SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 16.59 g, 10 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the driver; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRΑΚ-Ο-Σ-Ι-Ο-Ν Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming to right. Boehringer 538 (V274/R377). Dewing 805 ( same obverse die ). McClean 2659 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 175 . Porosity, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |