★ Of fine style ★

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.65 g, 4 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-ON Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 572 (V287/R392). HGC 2, 1311. SNG ANS 184. An attractive piece of fine style. Harshly cleaned, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.