The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse (second Democracy, 466-405 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.02g,. Struck c.430-420 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. ΣVRAKOΣION , head of Arethusa facing to right, her hair in a sakkos ornamented with a meander pattern, four dolphins swimming around (Boehringer 645 (V327/R444); SNG ANS 210 (these dies); SNG Lockett 954 (these dies); Boston 390 (these dies)). A few light marks beneath a cabinet tone, very fine. Purchased from Bank Leu AG, Zurich, 6 January 1990 US$ 2,250
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