Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-13, during the defence against Athens; signed work of Eu- (Eumenos or Eukleidas)

Obverse: fast quadriga left urged on by charioteer holding reins and kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair pulled up from neck with cord, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; signature [ey] behind; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.84g/9h

References: Fischer-Bossert 33 [O11/R17]; Rizzo pl. XLII, 6; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine, the portrait better; struck on a broad flan with light toning £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, February 1951