Watch List notes:

Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 450-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.42g. Boehringer-485, SNG ANS-153, Jameson-1909, Dewing-719. Obv: Charioteer driving walking quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; Nike above, holding out wreath towards charioteer, ketos in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace, hair tied with pearl headband; SYP???S? - ? - ? and four dolphins around. From a private Michigan collection. Ex Gemini 13, 6 April 2017, lot 15. Ex NFA XVI, 2 December 1985, lot 68This is one of the finest examples of this pair of dies. The obverse is exceptional. While usually the obverses of Syracusan coins of this period were struck with very worn dies, this is extremely fresh, even showing detail in the head and face of the charioteer. MS

Estimate: $13000