The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse (Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.33g,. Struck c.485-480 B.C. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron in his right hand and the reins in his left, driving a slow quadriga to right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses. Rev. :ΣVRAQOΣION , head of Arethusa facing to right, her hair tied with a band, four dolphins swimming clockwise around (Boehringer 38 (V26/R22); McClean 2594 (these dies); SNG ANS 7 (these dies); Antikenmuseum Basel 425 (these dies); Boston 330 (these dies)). Wonderful archaic style, well-struck on very good metal, light iridescent toning, extremely fine, an excellent example. US$ 9,000
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