SICILY. Syracuse. 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.14 g, 11 h). Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa to right, her hair tied with a ribbon, wearing pendant earring and simple necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right and left. Boehringer Series XXII. HGC 2, 1320. SNG ANS 221. A pleasant portrait of Arethusa. Nearly very fine.
From a private collection in the USA.
Previously encapsulated as: NGC 4914362-005.
Price realized | 500 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |