Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC.). AR Tetradrachm, signed by Euth- and Phrygillos. Obv. Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left and crowning charioteer; in exergue, dolphin and Skylla, holding trident, swimming right; EVΘ before. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣIOΝ. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, earring and necklace; four dolphins around; [ΦP]YΓIΛΛ[OΣ] below. HGC 2 1334; SNG ANS 274; BMC 157; Fischer-Bossert, Coins 47t (V15/R29); SNG Ashmolean 1998 = SNG Lockett 969; SNG Lloyd 1382; Jameson 801; de Luynes 1214-5. 16.71 g. 25.00 mm. R. Rare and toned. Rough surfaces and some marks. VF. Very important issue, signed by Phrygillos, also known for engraving gems and possibly some dies for Thourioi and Terina. The depiction of Arethousa, wearing grain ears, lead some scholar to identify her as Demeter instead.
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