Sicily, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny (485-466 BC), silver Tetradrachm, struck under Gelon I (c.480-475 BC), charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right, Nike flying right, above, rev. ΣV-RA-KOΣI-ON, diademed head of Arethusa right, four dolphins around, 16.90g, 4h (Boehringer 307). Toned, very fine.
Provenance:
Bought Baldwin's Auction 24, 9 & 10 October 2000, lot 586
Estimate: £800-1,200