Syracuse

Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 24 mm, 17.25 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAK – OΣΙ – ΟΝ Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. SNG München 935 (this reverse die). Randazzo 267 (this reverse die). Boehringer –, V54/R77.

Rare. Of excellent style and with a lovely old cabinet tone. very fine / good very fine

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