Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.42 g, 5 h), c. 466-460. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying left to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 489 (V258/R351). SNG ANS. Attractively toned and with a wonderfully sharp reverse. Obverse struck from a slightly rusty die and with a few minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine From the Comery Collection, Roma 5, 23 March 2013, 119.
Price realized | 3'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |