CNG - Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm. Near VF
$270.01
Jul-19-00


     Sicily, Syracuse. Circa 460-450 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.88 gm).
     Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron in
     right hand, reins in both; Nike flying above and crowning horses,
     ketos (sea monster) in exergue / SU-RA-KOSI-ON, diademed head of
     Arethusa right, hair rolled and tucked under diadem, surrounded
     by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 507 (dies
     V268/R361); SNG ANS 160 (same reverse die). Toned, near VF,
     attempted re-engraving of the rolled hair. 721262