Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Gamoroi, c. 510-500

Obverse: συρα: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands

Reverse: quadripartite incuse square, the centre depressed and containing a left facing head of Arethusa with neatly beaded hair

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/6h

References: Boehringer 30 [V22/R14]; Rizzo pl. XXXIV, 2; Ashmolean 1907

Condition: Good very fine, excellent surfaces, the obverse with pretty iridescent toning £4,000-£5,000

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

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Collection

W.H. Woodward Collection [but not in the Robinson catalogue]
Bt Spink, July 1942