Sicily, Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 24.00 mm., 17.05 g.
Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. Du Chastel 7 (these dies). Boheringer 194.
Extremely rare. Old cabinet tone, large head of fine Archaic style, Very fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
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