Greek Coins
Syracuse
Tetradrachm circa 405-395, AR 17.25 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by chiton-clad clad charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, dolphin l. Rev. [ΣΥ – ΡΑΚΟ – 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. SNG ANS 299 (these dies). Dewing 859 (these dies). Tudeer 98.
Of lovely style and with an attractive old cabinet tone, good very fine
Ex Roma sale I, 2010, 26.