SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (ca. 450-440 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.10 gm, 2h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, marks. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, ketos right in exergue / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ-ΟΝ, diademed head of Arethusa right, hair bound in triple-stranded fillet, wearing hoop earring with two beads, and beaded necklace with pendant; four dolphins around. Boehringer 570 (V286/R391). SNG ANS 184. HGC 2, 1311. Charming portrait style with shadows of charcoal, sapphire, and rose toning. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 1'250 USD |
Starting price | 115 USD |