Sicily. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. c. 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm, 17.11g (5h). Obv: Quadriga right with charioteer; above, Nike flying right upright, wings outspread. Rx: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Archaic head of Arethusa right; hair long, truncation dotted; four dolphins swimming around head. Boehringer 46 (V27/R30). SNG ANS 10 (same dies). Boston 331, pl. 18 (same dies). Scharmer pl. 28, 5. Rizzo pl. 34, 13. Planchet defect at 10h on reverse edge. Unobtrusive corrosion. Toned EF and attractive
Ex Asta del Titano 39, 2009, lot 35