Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 430-420

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair pulled up and bound by four bands, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.34g/12h

References: Boehringer 651.2, this coin [V329/R446] = Pozzi 1255, this coin; Rizzo pl. XL, 4; Ashmolean 1983

Condition: Very fine and beautifully toned, the portrait better and of refined classical style £900-£1,200

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

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Collection

Prof. S. Pozzi Collection, Naville Auction I, Lucerne, 14 March 1921, lot 587
Bt Baldwin, December 1945