Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the First Democracy, c. 485-480

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reigns and kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearled taenia and delicate beaded necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.32g/11h

References: Boehringer 62 [V35/R15]; Rizzo pl. XXXIV, 20; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine, a few light scratches beneath delicate grey toning; the obverse remarkably well centred £900-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Baldwin, August 1945