Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy. Silver Tetradrachm (17.08 g), 466-405 BC. Ca. 420-415 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath. Reverse: ΣYRAK-OΣIO-N, head of Arethusa right, hair tied with ribbon and bound at back with sakkos; around, four dolphins clockwise. Boehringer series XXIV, 720 (V354/R491); SNG ANS 242 (same dies). Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
Purchase from Freeman & Sear, Dec. 2003.