Sicily. Syracuse, Second Democracy. Circa 420-415 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.36 mm, 17.25 g). Charioteer driving slow biga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above crowning him. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣ - Ι - Ο - Ν, Head of Arethusa right, hair bound in sakkos decorated with meander pattern; on neck below ear, A (master’s mark); four dolphins swimming around. Boehringer 700 (V345/R478). SNG ANS 235 (same dies). HGC 2, 1322. Nicely toned, with iridescent highlights. A magnificent coin, rare to find in this condition and centering, featuring a highly refined portrait of Arethusa; it’s no coincidence that an excellent engraver chose to sign it. Good Very Fine.