Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 16.41 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. to crown him; in exergue, cockle shell. Rev. ΣΥPAKOΣΙON Head of Arethusa l., hair bound by ribbon and floating above; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLII, 6 (this obverse die) and 5 (this reverse die). SNG Lloyd 11 (these dies). Tudeer 11. Coins, Artists, and Tyrants 11 (O5/R8).
Very rare and among the finest specimens known. A very interesting and unusual
portrait struck in high relief and an enchanting old cabinet tone. An absolutely
unobtrusive area of oxidation on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine

Ex NFA XII, 1983, 25; Christie's 12 June 1993, McLendon, 21 and NAC 82, 2015, 61 sales.