Watch List notes:

SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25mm, 17.27 g 2), struck circa 460-450. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRAKOΣION Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer - (V275/R368). SNG München 1020. Nicely toned. Flan faults on reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.