Watch List notes:

Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; Second Democracy, c. 466-460 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.31g. Boehringer-408, SNG ANS-128. Obv: Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r., crowning horses with wreath; ketos in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem, earrings, and necklace; four dolphins and SV[?]???S??? around. Ex Tkalec Sale, 8 September 2008, lot 12.Over the last 56 years that this company has been in business, we have handled hundreds of coins of this period. We have never had anything close to this coin. The head of Arethusa is not only perfectly centered and flawlessly struck, but surrounded by four beautifully centered dolphins. The obverse is also flawless, except for a small flan crack from striking in the center to lower part of the right field. FDC

Estimate: $27500