Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC).. AR Tetradrachm, c. 415-405 BC

Eukleidas' or Eumenes' Arethusa

Lot # 133

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 415-405 BC. Obv. Slow quadriga driven left by charioteer holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying right to crown him and in exergue, two dolphins snout to snout; below, EY. Rev. ΣYΡΑΚΟΣΙOΝ (first Σ retrograde). Head of nymph Arethusa left surrounded by four dolphins; [below earring, EY]. HGC 2 1329; SNG ANS 261 (same dies); Tudeer 29; de Luynes 1182 (these dies); McClean2707 and pl. 95, 9 (these dies). AR. 17.17 g. 25.50 mm. R. Rare. A portrait of great beauty, the work of a skilled engraver. Light and delicate patina. Good VF.

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