SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.28 g, 2 h), circa 425-420. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer. Rev. ΣΥΡ-ΑΚΟ-ΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa to right, her hair in a sakkos and an ampyx, bound with an olive-wreath and a double decorated fillet, wearing a double spiral earring and a simple necklace with a lion's head; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 698 (V344/R476). An attractive coin with a lovely reverse. Struck from a worn obverse die and with minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 950 CHF |
Starting price | 250 CHF |