Modern Fantasy: Sicily, Syracuse AR 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, ΘΛΑ below chin, four dolphins around. For prototype, cf. HGC 2, 1299; of similar style to an example by Carl Wilhelm Becker, cf. F.F. Hill, Becker the Counterfeiter, London 1979, 25. 33.81g, 34mm, 11h.
Condition as seen.
From a private English collection.