Sicily, Deinomenid Tyranny (485-466), Didrachm, Syracuse, c. 487-478 BC; AR (g 8,59; mm 20; h 6); youth riding horse r.; at side, other horse; dotted border, Rv. ΣYPAϘOΣION, head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing hairband, earrings and necklace. Around, four dolphins. Boehringer 51; SNG Copenhagen 615; SNG ANS 11.
Very rare, beautiful specimen, cabinet tone. Extremely fine.