Sicily, Syracuse Electrotype Reproduction Dekadrachm. Unknown maker, circa 19th century. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga to left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flies to right, a wreath in her outstretched arms to crown the charioteer; in the exergue, a panoply of arms is set on two steps: a cuirass, two greaves, and a Phrygian helmet / Head of the nymph Arethusa to left, wearing a reed wreath, triple-pendant earring, and a pearl necklace; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ] behind, pellet below chin, shell(?) behind neck, and four dolphins around. For prototype, cf. BMC 184. 25.13g, 36mm, 3h.
Condition as seen.
From a private UK collection.