

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 440-430 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow biga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; [in exergue, ketos right]. Rev. ΣVΡAKOΣIOΝ. Head of Arethousa right, hair in band; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1316; Boehringer 631 (O319/R434); SNG ANS 201. 17.08 g. 24.00 mm. Choice example of this scarce transitional type. Brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. Good VF.