Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 480-478, AR 17.40 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. ΣVRA – KO – ΣIO – N Head of the nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. de Nanteuil 321. SNG ANS 21. SNG Lloyd 881. Boehringer 88E.
Very rare. Wonderful iridescent tone, an unobtrusive die-break on reverse,
otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Leu sale 74, 1998, 93.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |