SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Subaeratus, 25 mm, 16.46 g, 9 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both; above, Nike flying right crowning horses with wreath; in exergue, ketos right. Rev. ΣYRAKOΣI-ON Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 573 (V287/R393). SNG ANS 184 ( same obverse die ). Ward 259. Core exposed on edge, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 300 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |