Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 17.15 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, sea monster to l. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIO – N Head of Arethusa r., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, forming a tuft of loose strands, wearing earring and necklace. Around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 4. Dewing 817 (these dies). SNG ANS 199. Boehringer 605.
A lovely portrait of fine late transitional style, extremely fine

Ex NFA XVIII, 1987, 48; Leu 53, 1991, 42 and NAC 72, 2013, 325 sales