★ From the collection of a Mentor. Sold with the original collector’s ticket, pre 1971. ★

Sicily, Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 24.00 mm., 17.11 g.
Fast quadriga l. driven by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. and crowning him. In exergue, sea monster swimming l. Rev. [ΣYPA]K[OΣIO]N Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair tied back, wearing small hook earring and necklace; in l. field, small A. Around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 195 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1338 (these dies). Boehringer 597.

Attractive old cabinet tone, portrait of nice style, minor marks, otherwise Very Fine.

From the collection of a Mentor. Sold with the original collector’s ticket, pre 1971.