SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.92 g, 11 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣYRAKOΣI-O-N Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 582 (V289/R395). HGC 2, 1311. SNG ANS 188 ( same dies ). Light scratches, otherwise, good fine.
Price realized | 2'200 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |