SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.86 g, 11 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRΑΚΟΣ-Ι-Ο-Ν Diademed head of Arethousa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 478 (V255/R343). HGC 2, 1311. Harshly cleaned and retoned, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 950 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |