The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse (second Democracy, 466-405 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.58g,. Struck c.430-420 B.C. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding the reins, driving a quadriga to right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣYRAKOΣION , head of Arethusa facing to right, her hair tied with a taenia, and wearing an earring and a necklace, four dolphins swimming around (Boehringer 628 (V319/R432); SNG ANS 200 (these dies); BMC 101 (these dies); Boston 385-6 (these dies)). Well-centred, cabinet tone, very fine to good very fine. Ex C. Gillet Collection Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1988 US$ 5,000
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