

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC.). AR Tetradrachm, c. 430 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right and crowning horses. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣIOΝ. Head of Arethousa right, hair in ornate sakkos; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1319; Boehringer 642 (O326/R442); SNG ANS 207; Jameson 783; Pozzi 592; Weber 1591. 17.33 g. 26.00 mm. R. Superb and attractive. Delicate light tone with a hint of iridescence, underlying luster. EF.