Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 450-439 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; ketos swimming to right in exergue / Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing earring and pendant necklace; ΣYRAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Boehringer 579 (V289/R385); SNG ANS 181 (same reverse die); Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 13. 17.05g, 24mm, 4h.
About Extremely Fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 40, 4 December 1996, lot 855.