Sicily, Agathokles (317-289), Tetradrachm, Syracuse, c. 310-305 BC; AR (g 16,73; mm 24; h 12); ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving fast quadriga l., holding reins and kentron; above, triskeles, in ex., monogr. Dotted border, Rv. Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing wreath of grain, earrings and necklace; around, three dolphins, below, NK (?). Ierardi 9; SNG Copenhagen 573 var., SNG ANS 637.
Old cabinet tone, high relief, beautiful portrait, Good very fine / extremely fine.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 199, lot. 112.