GREEK COINS
Sicily
Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24mm, 17.11 g 1), struck circa 466-460. 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 483 (V257/R346). A bit harshly cleaned, otherwise, very fine.
From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.