SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 17.17 g, 1 h), reverse die signed by the unknown master 'A', circa 425-420. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of Arethousa to right, her hair in a sakkos and an ampyx, bound with an olive-wreath and a double decorated fillet, wearing a double spiral earring and a simple necklace with a lion's head; on her neck, A; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 706 (V345/R480). Pozzi 595 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 238 ( same dies ). Faint graffito in the obverse field, otherwise, nearly very fine.

Ex Obolos 28, 2 July 2023, 44 corr. (erroneous citations).