Sicily, Syracuse, silver Tetradrachm, c. 450-439 BC, charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right, Nike flying above crowning horses' heads, rev. ΣVPAKOΣION, head of Arethusa right, wearing sphendone, dolphins around, 17.25g, 11h (Boehringer 628, V319/R432; SNG ANS 200, these dies; BMC 101 these dies; Boston 385-6). Very fine.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Auction 120, 9-10 July 1997, lot 48
Bought Baldwin's Auction 28, 9 October 2001, lot 1011
Estimate: £800-1,200