Lot 1774
Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy. Silver Tetradrachm (17.13 g), 466-405 BC Abo. Ca. 440-430 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath; in exergue, ketos (off flan). Reverse: ΣVRAKOΣI-ON, Head of Arethusa right, hair tied in knot at top of head; four dolphins around. Boehringer 604 (V296/R410); SNG ANS 199 (same obv. die); Jameson 775 (same dies); Nanteuil 343 (same dies); Weber 1588 (same dies). Fine delicate style with pastel tones. Rare and very desirable. About Very Fine / Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000
Ex Hunter Collection (Goldberg 72, 5 February 2013), 4016.
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