Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 430-420 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving walking biga to right; Nike flying to right above, crowning horses / Head of Arethusa to right, hair tied with ribbon over head, ΣΥΡΑ[ΚΟΣΙΟΝ] and four dolphins around. Boehringer 671 (V338/R458); SNG ANS 221 (same dies); Lockett 956 (same dies); HGC 2, 1320. 17.59g, 24mm, 3h.
Very Fine; scattered marks.
From the collection of a Scientist;
Acquired from Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o.
The obverse of this type clearly depicts the charioteer driving a biga of two horses to right, and yet is regularly mis-described as showing a quadriga, including by Boehringer himself!
Very Fine; scattered marks.
From the collection of a Scientist;
Acquired from Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Europe s.r.o.
The obverse of this type clearly depicts the charioteer driving a biga of two horses to right, and yet is regularly mis-described as showing a quadriga, including by Boehringer himself!