Watch List notes:

The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily
Syracuse

Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 17.26 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by chiton-clad charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, dolphin to l. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑ]ΚΟ − ΣΙ − ΩΝ Head of Arethusa l., hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back. Around, four dolphins: two swimming l. downwards and two r., upwards. Below neck truncation, [EVKΛΕΙ]. Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 14 (these dies). SNG ANS 295 (these dies). Tudeer 88.
A very elegant representation of Arethusa and the work of a celebrated master engraver.
In exceptional fine condition for this difficult issue. Lovely light iridescent tone, a
hairline metal flaw on neck, otherwise extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 8, 1995, 166.