ANCIENT COINS. GREEK. Sicily, Syracuse (second Democracy, 466-405 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.19g, 9h. Struck c.440-430 B.C. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron and the reins, driving a slow quadriga right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣYPA[KOΣ]ION, diademed head of Arethusa facing right, her hair bound with a ribbon, and wearing an earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around (Boehringer 671 (V338/R458); SNG ANS 221 (these dies); Lockett 956 (these dies)). The usual slightly short flan, attractive light tone, captivating style, about extremely fine.
Ex F. Sternberg, Auction XX, Zurich, 20 April 1988, lot 373
Estimate: $3,500