The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse (second Democracy, 466-405 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.35g,. Struck c.430 B.C. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron and the reins, driving a quadriga to right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION , head of Arethusa facing to right, her hair in a sakkos ornamented with a meander pattern and zigzag bands, four dolphins swimming around (Boehringer 642 (V326/R442); BMC 112 (these dies); SNG ANS 207 (these dies); Boston 389 (these dies); Locker Lampson 90 (these dies)). Good metal, extremely fine, beautiful style. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 2 July 198 US$ 4,250
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