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

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 rolled up and tied with cord, wearing hoop earring and pearled necklace with ornament; framed by three dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.36g/2h

References: Boehringer 557.5, this coin [V282/R387] = Jameson 766, this coin; Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 14; Ashmolean 1973

Condition: Good very fine; pretty old tone, with a few light marks £1,500-£1,800

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

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R. Jameson Collection
Bt L.S. Forrer, July 1949