Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 450
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, her hair rolled and bound by pearled taenia, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.49g/1h

References: Boehringer 521 [V272/R370]; Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 12; Ashmolean 1968

Condition: Almost extremely fine, grey tone with diffused iridescence £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 L.S. Forrer, July 1950