Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 466-60

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

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

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.13g/1h

References: Boehringer 471 [V253/R339]; Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 1; Ashmolean 1961

Condition: Better than very fine, well centred, old cabinet tone 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 Baldwin, December 1945