Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 460-450 BC. Charioteer, wearing long chiton and holding kentron and reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to right crowning horses, ketos swimming to right in exergue / Head of Arethusa to right, wearing hair band, earring and necklace; ΣYRAKOΣION and four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 511; SNG ANS 163; HGC 2, 1311. 17.27g, 25mm, 1h.

Extremely Fine; attractive light cabinet tone.

Ex Athos Dina Moretti Collection, collector's ticket included;
Privately purchased in 1966.