Pre-Long Beach Auction #90

Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy. Silver Tetradrachm (17.38 g), 466-405 BC. Ca. 440-430 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath; in exergue, ketos right. Reverse: ΣYRAKOΣION, head of Arethusa right, hair bound with thin band; around, four dolphins clockwise. Boehringer series XVIia, 586 (V291/R399); SNG ANS 189 (same obv. die). Very Rare. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.