Sicily, Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 460-440, AR 27mm, 17.13 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses; in exergue, sea monster to r. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣI - O - N Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem, earring and dotted necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG Copenhagen 208. SNG München 1010 (these dies). Boehringer 477.
Very fine.
Privately purchased from Axis Mundi.
Price realized | 525 GBP |
Starting price | 400 GBP |