Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 430-420 BC. Charioteer driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to right, crowning horses with open wreath / Head of Arethusa to right, with hair bound by four bands and wearing necklace; ΣYPAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Boehringer 672 (V338(?)/R459); SNG ANS 222 (same dies). 17.10g, 24mm, 9h.
Near Extremely Fine; obverse struck from rusted die; beautiful reverse portrait with delicate toning.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.