Sicily, Syracuse (c. 413 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, signed by Euth(ymos) on the obverse and by Eum(enes) on the reverse, 17.10 gms., die axis 45°, winged male figure driving fast quadriga three-quarters to the right, horses rearing, being crowned with wreath by Nike flying left above who also carries ship's stern, Skylla chasing fish right, tiny dolphin and /KEY(TH)/k in exergue, rev. head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing barley-wreath and necklace with lion's head, /KSYRAKOSION/k behind, /KEYM/k below truncation (Tudeer, op. cit., 46A; SNG ANS 273, same dies; SNG Lloyd 1381, same dies; cf ACGC 809 (obverse only, from same die)), choice very fine, toned and rare, struck on a broad planchet

Details

Sicily, Syracuse (c. 413 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, signed by Euth(ymos) on the obverse and by Eum(enes) on the reverse, 17.10 gms., die axis 45°, winged male figure driving fast quadriga three-quarters to the right, horses rearing, being crowned with wreath by Nike flying left above who also carries ship's stern, Skylla chasing fish right, tiny dolphin and /KEY(TH)/k in exergue, rev. head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing barley-wreath and necklace with lion's head, /KSYRAKOSION/k behind, /KEYM/k below truncation (Tudeer, op. cit., 46A; SNG ANS 273, same dies; SNG Lloyd 1381, same dies; cf ACGC 809 (obverse only, from same die)), choice very fine, toned and rare, struck on a broad planchet

Provenance

Purchased from Dr. Jacob Hirsch in 1949 for $890
R. Jameson Collection, no. 796

Further details

This obverse was the only die signed by Euth(ymos). It is distinguished not only for its artistic balance and beauty but also as a chronological indicator. The various allusions to seafaring and victory here lead to the suggestion that the die celebrates the defeat of the Athenian expedition against Syracuse in 413/12 BC.