Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm struck under the Second Democracy. Circa 460-450 BC (Silver, 25.03 mm, 17.28 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; below, ketos right. Rev. ΣYRAKOΣI - O - N, Diademed head of Arethusa right; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 480 (V256/R345). SNG ANS 149 (same dies). SNG München 1012 (same dies). HGC 2, 1311. Cabinet toned. Good Very Fine.
From the Collection of Monsier P., Monte Carlo, formed 1990s.
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