Lot 2297
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 485-483 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.97 g). Quadriga driven right at steady pace by charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning horse. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa wearing beaded necklace, surrounded by four swimming dolphins. Boehringer 45. Toned Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
Ex Patrick H.C. Tan Collection (LHS 202, 29 IV 08), lot 78; Leu 81 (16 V 01), lot 101; Hunt Collection (Sotheby's 21 VI 90), lot 246; Gillet Collection (Ars Classica XVI, 3 VII 1933), lot 651.
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| Realized $10,638 |
