Sicily, Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.30 g). Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning horses. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa, wearing beaded necklace, all surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer Group 3, 8; cf. SNG ANS 49-77. Small diameter, thick flan, as often seen on the issues of this period. NGC graded Ch VF; Strike 3/5; Surface 3/5. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. Categories: Ancient Coins
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