Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 460-440, AR 17.52 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses; in exergue, sea monster to r. Rev. ΣVΡAK – OΣ – I – O – N Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair bound with fillet, wearing earring and dotted necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG Lockett 937 (this reverse die). SNG Lloyd 1325 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 178 (this reverse die). Dewing 806 (this reverse die). Boehringer –, cf. 534 (for obverse) and 535 (for reverse).
Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine

From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.