Greek Coins
Syracuse
Tetradrachm circa 460-440, AR 17.11 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses; in exergue, sea-monster r. Rev. ΣVΡΑΚΟΣΙ − Ο − Ν Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing dotted necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. McClean 2661 (these dies). Dewing 801 (these dies). Boehringer 519.
Struck on sound metal, minor traces of over-striking on obverse,
otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 59, 2011, 529.