Signed Die of Parmeides

SICILY Syracuse c. 405BC AR Tetradrachm OBV: Quadriga rearing to left, Nike above, wheat stalk in exergue REV: Arethusa facing left 3 dolphins around, SURAKOSIWN above, top of letters (PARME) below bust, the signature of Parmeides Tudeer 77 VF+, some porosity but with a 'Hoard Patina' (never cleaned) Typically this coin would have been chemically cleaned, erasing most of the porous surface along with the hoard patina. In its present state one can appreciate the sharp details of this gem. The reverse legend SURAKOSIWN is particularly sharp. Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction D, Lot 1262 (1994) Catalog #SDB131 SOLD