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Sicily, Camarina; c. 425-405 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.18g. Rizzo plate V, 9 (same dies); SNG-ANS 1203; SNG-Cop 162; Pozzi 398; Gulbenkian 174. Obv: Athena driving racing quadriga left; the quadriga with a broad, S-curved antyx (rim); Nike flying right above holding wreath to crown driver, heron flying left in exergue. Rx: KAMAPINAI - ON Bearded head of mature Herakles left, wearing skin of Nemean lion. The history of Kamarina, a port city on the southern coast of Sicily, is among the most tumultuous of Ancient Greece. It was founded in 599 BC by settlers from Syracuse and its location allowed it to grow quickly and amass substantial wealth through trade. Ex Peter Guber collection. Ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection of Ancient Greek Coins, sold through Stacks, 14 January 2008, lot 2072.With a powerful head of the Herakles in the finest style. Attractive medium gray toning, well struck on excellent metal and a full flan. Very rare and highly desirable. This coin has resided in several famous collections, including that of Lawrence Stack (of the Stack's Bowers auction house) and Peter Guber, a world-renowned Hollywood movie producer. Peter has personally produced or executive-produced more than thirty films that have garnered more than fifty Academy Award nominations and earned several billion dollars worldwide. He also co-owned Casablanca Records, which released top-selling albums in the 1970s by KISS and Donna Summers. More recently, Peter has purchased the NBA's Golden State Warriors with a partner, as well as major investments in several baseball teams. His ancient Greek coins represent part of his art collection, collected for their history and artistry With a powerful head of the Herakles in the finest style. Attractive medium gray toning well struck on excellent metal and a full flan. Very rare and highly desirable. This coin has resided in several famous collections including that of Lawrence Stack (of the Stack's Bowers auction house) and Peter Guber a world-renowned Hollywood movie producer. Peter has personally produced or executive-produced more than thirty films that have garnered more than fifty Academy Award nominations and earned several billion dollars worldwide. He also co-owned Casablanca Records which released top-selling albums in the 1970s by KISS and Donna Summers. More recently Peter has purchased the NBA's Golden State Warriors with a partner as well as major investments in several baseball teams. His ancient Greek coins represent part of his art collection collected for their history and artistry. Toned EF (49500)