SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.27 g, 9 h), c. 450-440. Charioteer, holding reins in left hand and kentron in right, driving a quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos right. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ-ΩΝ Head of Arethusa to right, hair tied with a double band and knotted at the back of her head; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Bement 473 ( same dies ). Boehringer Series XVIb, 571 (V287/R391). Jameson 769 ( same dies ). Pozzi 581 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 184 ( same dies ). SNG Copenhagen 650 (this reverse die). Nearly very fine.
Price realized | 1'000 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |