The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 17.27 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by bearded charioteer, wearing chiton and holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. SVRA – KOSIO – N Pearl- diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG München 950 (this reverse die). AMB 432 (these dies). Boehringer V 85 / R 132. Rare. A portrait of excellent Archaic style and the work of a very skilled engraver. Perfectly struck in high relief and well-centred, light iridescent tone and good extremely fine Ex NAC sale 4, 1991, 57.