Lot 29
Sicily, Syracuse (Second Democracy, 466-405 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.22g, 8h. Sicily, Syracuse (Second Democracy, 466-405 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.22g, 8h. Struck 460-450 BC. Charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron and the reins, driving a quadriga to right, Nike flies above to right to crown the horses, ketos to right in exergue. Rev. SYPAKOSION, head of Arethusa facing right, wearing a diadem, her hair rolled in a bun at the back, four dolphins swimming clockwise around (Boehringer 509 (V268/R362); SNG ANS 162 (these dies)). Broad flan, attractively toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex Noble Numismatics, Sale 76, 27-29 July 2004, lot 3150.
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