SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.11 g, 7 h), c. 460-450. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying left to crown the driver; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRΑΚΟΣ Ι-Ο-Ν Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming to right. BMC 72 ( same dies ). Boehringer 481 (V256/R345). HGC 2, 1311. SNG ANS 149 ( same dies ). SNG Lloyd 1314 ( same obverse die ). SNG Munich 1012 ( same dies ). An attractive example. Minor scratch on obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |