SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.99 g, 9 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRΑΚΟΣ-Ι-Ο-Ν Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 486 (V258/R348). SNG ANS 154 ( same dies ). Minor scratches and with a die break on the obverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Price realized | 950 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |