Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 460-450 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to left, crowning charioteer with wreath, ketos swimming to right in exergue / Head of Arethusa to right, wearing earring, necklace and headband, her hair tied in a krobylos; ΣYRAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Boehringer 492 (V259/R348); SNG ANS 157 (same obv. die) and 154 (same rev. die); HGC 2, 1312. 17.14g, 27mm, 8h.

Extremely Fine; slightly worn obverse die, wonderful old cabinet tone.

From the inventory of a European dealer.