The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 17.36 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by bearded charioteer, wearing chiton and holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses; below, ketos swimming r. Rev. SVRAKOS – I – O – N Head of Arethusa r., wearing taenia , necklace and earring; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG München 1023 (these dies). Dewing 808 (this obverse die). Boehringer 564. A coin of exceptional quality, virtually as struck and Fdc Ex NAC sale 10, 1997, 135.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |