Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm struck under the Second Democracy, ca. 460-450 BC
AR (g 17,32; mm 26; h 12)
Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. crowning horses; in ex. sea monster, Rv. ΣVPAKOΣION, diademed head of Arethusa r., around, four dolphins.
Boehringer 469 (V252/R337).
Cabinet tone and good extremely fine.
Ex Cayon, 12 December 2015, lot 56.
Price realized | 3'200 GBP |
Starting price | 2'400 GBP |
Estimate | 3'400 GBP |