Lot 19
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Syracuse - Decadram signed by Kimon (ca. 400 BC) D: quadriga to the left; top Nike crowns l'auriga; in ergo A···A; above the ergo line signature of the engraver - R: head of Aretusa on the left with earrings and pearl necklace; around four dolphins; K on the Ampyx and KIMΩN on the dolphin at the bottom - gr. 42,46 - BB/SPL (Jongkees, The Kimonian Decadrachms (Utrecht, 1941) n. 3; Rizzo Tav. 50, 3; Gulbenkian I, 303 and Basel 479 (same cones); Kraay Hirmer Tav. 42, 118 (same coin R); Du Chastel n. 142) Ex Leu 52, Zürich 15.05.1991, n. 22 and Leu 48, Zürich 10.05.1989, n. 66 ("Von sehr Schönem hochklassischen Stil und in hohem Relief") - Kimone's decays are considered among the greatest masterpieces of the Sicilian coinage. Our typology is the one that probably met the greatest predilection of the engraver himself, who applied his signature for three times (the signature in exercise of the right is always little visible) to make his masterpiece forever recognizable. An iconic coin of great collectible interest
📋Monete Greche
Siracusa - Decadramma firmato da Kimon (ca. 400 a.C.) – D: quadriga verso sinistra; in alto Nike incorona l’auriga; in esergo AΘΛA; sopra la linea di esergo firma dell’incisore - R: testa di Aretusa…
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60.000 €
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Price checked 03/11/2026, 08:05:39
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- Lot #
- 19
- Currency
- EUR
- Location
- Milano, IT
- Lot Ends
- 20 Nov 2026, 09:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 20 Nov 2026, 09:00:00
- Lots in Auction
- 354