Electrotype: Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. British Museum electrotype; stamped MB (Latin initials for Museum). Time of Agathokles, circa 317-310 BC. Wreathed head of Arethusa to left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, three dolphins around; NK below neck truncation / Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga to left; triskeles above; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN and monogram in exergue. Head, Guide II C, 34-38; for prototype, cf. BMC 347. 16.80g, 26mm, 6h.
Condition as seen.
Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.