The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

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

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair pulled up at back and bound by cord, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace with ornament; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.26g/9h

References: Boehringer 582 [V289/R395]; Lockett 945, this coin; Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 17; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine and toned £1,500-£1,800

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

View
Collection

R.C. Lockett Collection, Glendining Auction, October 1955, lot 844
Bt Baldwin, August 1956