Sicily, Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-430, AR 27 mm, 17.34 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by bearded charioteer, wearing chiton and holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown him. Rev. ΣVPA – KO – [ΣIO] – N Diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing necklace and earring; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 683. SNG ANS 225 (this reverse die).Struck on very fresh metal, weakly struck on obverse,
otherwise very fine / good very fine
From a European collection and privately purchased in 2012.
Price realized | 1'400 CHF 15 bids |
Starting price | 480 CHF |
Estimate | 600 CHF |