The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse (Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.50g,. Struck c.485-478 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. ΣVRAKOΣIO-N , head of Arethusa facing to right, wearing a pearl-diadem and a necklace, four dolphins swimming clockwise around (Boehringer 205 (V91/R141)). Attractively toned, good very fine. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 22 January 1988 US$ 3,250
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