Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 466-460, AR 17.32 g. Charioteer, holding kentron in r. hand and reins in l., driving slow quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r., crowning horses; in exergue, sea monster to r. Rev. ΣV – R – AK – O – ΣIO – И Head of Arethusa r., hair in pearl band, wearing loop earring with single pendant and pearl necklace; and four dolphins around. Rizzo pl. XXXV, 11. SNG ANS 128. SNG Copenhagen 635 (these dies). Boehringer 408.
Rare. Struck in high relief on exceptionally good metal and with
a lovely light iridescent tone. Good extremely fine

Ex Tkalec sale 8 September 2008, 17.