Lot 1582
Syracuse. 460-450 B.C. AR Tetradrachm. (17.32 g). Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nike flying left to crown him; in exergue, sea-monster to right. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa, wearing koppa-shaped earring with pendant and beaded necklace, all surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise; hair waved and gathered in short tail. Boston 362 (same dies); Boehringer 440. Sharply struck and perfectly centered on a full flan. Lovely light iridescent toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Ex NAC, May 12, 2004, lot 113.
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| Realized $18,400 |
