Syracuse, Dionysios I, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Syracuse, Dionysios I, Syracuse; 405-367 BC, c. 405-400 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.07g. Fischer-Bossert-89 (O33/R61), SNG Cop-681 (same dies). Obv: Charioteer, holding reins in both hands and kentron in his right, driving a quadriga rushing to left, about to turn, the head of the third horse turned back to right; n the exergue, dolphin leaping to left. Rx: Σ-Υ-ΡΑΚ-Ο-Σ-ΙΩN Head of Arethusa to left, wearing ampyx, double-spiral earring and simple necklace with a large pearl pendant; in the field to left, three dolphins: two swimming downwards and one upwards; to right, behind Arethusa's neck, dolphin swimming downwards and name of the city is clearly written. Arethusa's hair is floating upward indicating the goddess is underwater which is commemorating the fact that Syracuse was originally an island. Ex Nomos AG Auction 30, November 2023, #1249.Although unsigned, this is an exquisite example of this wonderful type. Toned EF