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Banner Artemide e-Live Auktion 28
Lot # 97
Sicily. Syracuse. Gelon (485-478 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 478-475 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath. Rev. Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins around. HGC 2 1306. AR. 17.41 g. 23.00 mm. Minor flan crack. Lovely iridescent patina. About EF.