Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 466-405 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying to right, crowning horses with wreath; ketos swimming to right in exergue / Head of Arethusa right, hair wrapped with band, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. Boehringer 583 (V289/R391). 17.20g, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Attractive light cabinet tone.
Ex Dr. Walter F. Stoecklin Collection (†1975); collector's tickets included;
Purchased from Bank Leu;
Ex Hess FPL V, 1949, 25.