Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 470-66

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike crowning driver; Ketos in exergue

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

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.95g/4h

References: Boehringer 443 [V233/R319]; Rizzo pl. XXXV, 14-5; Ashmolean 1948

Condition: Flan flaw on obverse, the reverse good very fine and lightly toned £1,200-£1,500

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

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Bt Spink, December 1943