Pre-Long Beach Auction #90

Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy. Silver Tetradrachm (17.18 g), 466-405 BC. Ca. 430-420 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath. Reverse: ΣYRAKOΣIO[N], head of Arethusa right, hair bound with ribbon; around, four dolphins. Boehringer series XXII, 666 (V337/R455); SNG ANS 218 (same dies). Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Purchase from Freeman & Sear, Aug. 2002.