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, wearing pearl diadem, earring and necklace, hair rolled and bunched; ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. Boehringer 521 (V272/R370). 17.14g, 25mm, 9h.
Very Fine. Attractive light cabinet tone.
Ex Dr. Walter F. Stoecklin Collection (†1975); collector's tickets included;
Acquired from Hess in Lucerne prior to 1975.