Sicily. Syracuse, Dionysios I. Circa 407-400 BC. Dekadrachm (Silver, 35.21 mm, 42.74 g). Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above crowning him; in exergue, panoply of arms arranged on two steps, the lower inscribed ΑΘΛΑ ("prizes"). Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩN, Head of Arethusa left, hair bound in front with ampyx and caught up behind by net; four dolphins swimming around. Jongkees 13 (dies C/μ). SNG Spencer-Churchill 57 (these dies). HGC 2, 1298. Cfr. Numismatica Ars Classica 78, lot 218 (these dies). Scavino, RIN 2008, 13 (D3/R12). Lightly toned. The obverse die shows slight rust, with scratches, marks, and two small die breaks on the reverse. Nonetheless, an attractive specimen of this desirable issue, struck from a very rare pair of dies, an unsigned work of Kimon. About Extremely Fine. Very rare. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005. This decadrachm of Syracuse, crafted by the legendary Kimon under Dionysius I, stands as the pinnacle of ancient Greek numismatic art—an absolute masterpiece of engraving. Struck during Syracuse's golden age, it showcases Kimon's unmatched skill: the lifelike beauty of Arethusa and the tragic quadriga transform this coin into a work of unparalleled brilliance. Coveted by collectors and connoisseurs, this is far more than currency; it is a timeless testament to artistic genius, an enduring symbol of Syracuse's grandeur and cultural triumph.