Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 430-420 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath / Head of Arethusa right, hair covered by sakkos drawn together at top and decorated with maeander pattern above chevrons, wearing earring and necklace; ΣYRAKOΣIΩN and four dolphins around. Boehringer 643 (V326/R443); SNG ANS 208 (same dies). 17.10g, 23mm, 2h.
Very Fine. Good style, attractive light tone.
From the Mark Christenson Collection;
Purchased from Harlan J Berk.