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 to crown driver; two confronted dolphins in exergue

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

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.18g/12h

References: Fischer-Bossert 27 [O10/R18]; Rizzo pl. XLII, 14; Ashmolean 1994, same dies

Condition: Compact flan, very fine with beautiful old cabinet tone £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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Bt Baldwin, April 1944