Syracuse. Tetradrachm unsigned work by Sosion and Eumenos circa 425-413, AR 17.33 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, two dolphins. Rev. ΣYΡΑ – ΚΟΣIO – N Head of Arethusa l., wearing ampyx, double hook earring and necklace. Around, two dolphins turning away from each other above the forehead, another one in front of the chin and the last behind the back of the neck. Rizzo pl. XLII, 3 (these dies) and pl. XLIV, 2 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1363 (these dies). Jameson 1915 (these dies). Tudeer 5. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 5c (this coin). Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest specimens known. Struck on a very broad flan and with a lovely light iridescent tone. Extremely fine Ex NAC 8, 1995, 161 and Spink 1012, 2010, 1229 sales.