Ancient Coins

Sicily, Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm, c. 450-440, slow quadriga to right, charioteer holding reins and kentron, Nike flying to crown the horses above, rev. head of Arethusa right, four dolphins around, 17.02g/3h (Boehringer 586; SNG ANS 189). Good very fine, very rare (£1,500-1,800)