Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 440-30

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 bound up with broad band, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.15g/10h

References: Boehringer 586.5 this coin [V921/R396] = Woodward 102, this coin; Rizzo –; cf. Ashmolean 1980-1

Condition: Some peripheral oxidisation, otherwise about extremely fine; the portrait delicately modelled £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

T. Virzi Collection, Hirsch Auction XXXII, Munich, 14 November 1912, lot 209
W.H. Woodward Collection
SNC October 1943 (21752)