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Sicily. Syracuse. c. 485-480 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.30g. (3h). Obv: Quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding reins; above, Nike flying right to crown horses. Rx: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace, four dolphins around. Boehringer 42. SNG ANS 8. Dewing Coll. 692 (same dies). For the dating, see now C. Arnold-Biucchi, NACQT 36 (2007), p. 65 f. This coin is beautifully centered and on a broad flan with the desirable type of the long-haired, left-facing Arthusa. About VF.
Ex Superior, 30 May 1995, lot 7158.
In 485 BC, the wealthy landowners of Syracuse (Gamoroi) had to deal with a turmoil, and sought help from the tyrant of Gela, Gelon. Gelon took advantage of the invitation by subduing Syracuse and establishing himself as tyrant there. Our coin belongs to the first issue that was struck after Gelon's coup.
Ex Superior, 30 May 1995, lot 7158.
In 485 BC, the wealthy landowners of Syracuse (Gamoroi) had to deal with a turmoil, and sought help from the tyrant of Gela, Gelon. Gelon took advantage of the invitation by subduing Syracuse and establishing himself as tyrant there. Our coin belongs to the first issue that was struck after Gelon's coup.