Sicily, Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 25 mm, 17.32 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by bearded charioteer, wearing chiton and holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. ΣVR –AK – OΣ – IO – N Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 188. SNG Lloyd 1291 (this obverse die). SNG ANS 56.
A portrait of excellent style and a wonderful iridescent tone.
About extremely fine / extremely fine

From a European collection and privately purchased in 1995.