The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Hieron I, c. 475-70

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; Nike hovering just above

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearled taenia, pendant earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.01g/1h

References: Boehringer 347E, this coin [V170/R245E]; Rizzo –; cf. Ashmolean 1934

Condition: Good very fine, rich grey cabinet tone £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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Collection

M. Guilhou Collection, Sambon & Canessa Auction, Paris, 19 March 1905, lot 183
M. Colligon Collection, Feuardent Auction, Paris, 17 December 1919, lot 108
Bt Spink, April 1946