Greek Coins. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 430-420, AR 17.37 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer; above Nike flying r. and crowning horses. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing saccos; around, four dolphins. SNG Lockett 952 (these dies). SNG ANS 206 (these dies). Boehringer 641.
Rare. A very attractive portrait of fine style and a lovely light
iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch 146, 2006, 64 and Roma Numismatics II, 2011, 104 sales.
Price realized | 6'500 CHF 13 bids |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |