Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Hemidrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-10

Obverse: charioteer driving fast quadriga right, wreath-bearing Nike flying left above; two dolphins confronted in exergue

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair bound by sakkos and sphendone; framed by two dolphins swimming around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 2.09g/2h

References: Du Chastel 124; Rizzo pl. LIII, 5; Ashmolean 2014

Condition: Very fine, some pitting £300-£360

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

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Collection

P. Mathey Collection [but not in the 1913 sale]
C.S. Bement Collection, Naville Auction VI, Lucerne, 28 January 1924, lot 501
Bt Baldwin, May 1946