Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 400-395; school of Eukleidas

Obverse: charioteer driving fast quadriga left, the leftmost horses twisting in agitation and threatening to bolt; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above

Reverse: head of Arethusa left, her hair bound by sakkos and ampyx, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.31g/9h

References: Fischer-Bossert 87 [O32/R59]; Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 13; Ashmolean 2006

Condition: Good very fine, pretty grey tone over excellent surfaces £1,500-£1,800

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

View
Collection

SNC August 1942 (15567)