Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 450 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right with wings spread, crowning horses with wreath; in exergue, ketos right. Rev. Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, hoop earring, and pearl necklace; ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. HGC 2 1311; Boehringer Series XV, – (V274/R367 [unlisted die combination]); SNG ANS 173 (same obv. die); SNG Lloyd 1324 (same obv. die); Gillet 366 (same rev. die); Jameson 768 (same obv. die). 17.22 g. 27.00 mm. An attractive tetradrachm, of finest classical style. Delicate patina with a hint of iridescence, underlying luster. EF/About EF.
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