Syracuse

Tetradrachm circa 460-450, AR 26 mm, 16.97 g. Slow quadriga r., driven by charioteer standing, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. and crowning horses; in exergue, sea-serpent r. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣ – Ι – Ο – Ν Pearl diademed head of the nymph Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace; surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. McClean 2654 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 642 (this obverse die). Boehringer 478.

Beautiful old cabinet tone. Usual die break on reverse and minor marks,

otherwise good very fine

From the collection of a Mentor (sold with the original collector’s ticket).