Impressive Syracusan Tetradrachm 480-475 BC
Item #179543507
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
 
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     This piece was minted for Syracuse circa 480-475 BC. After the
     great victory over the Carthaginian invaders at Himera in 480 BC,
     Syracuse rose to a position of pre-eminence among the Sicilian
     Greeks. She maintained that position throughout the 5th century
     BC, although her power was much curtailed at the close of that
     century, when the Carthaginians finally gained a firm footing on
     the island. The 4th century BC was a troubled time for the
     island, even though there were valiant efforts by the Greeks to
     reestablish their control over the whole island. The
     Carthaginians were defeated by the Romans in the First Punic War,
     and the victors took posession of the whole of Sicily. As a Roman
     ally, Syracuse was allowed to retain its independence until 212
     BC, when the city was sacked by the Romans. The obverse of this
     type features a charioteer driving a walking quadriga right,
     holding kenthos and reins, Nike flying above, crowning the
     horses. The reverse features the diademed head of Arethusa facing
     right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise, with the
     Greek legend for SYRAKOSION. Coin grades a nice problem free AVF,
     with bold devices and complete legend visible. An excellent
     example of one of the most attractive and sought after types of
     the entire Greek series! All coins guaranteed genuine without
     limitations. Buyer pays postage/insurance, coin shipped on
     clearance of funds. PA residents please add appropriate sales
     tax. Visa/MC accepted for orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN.
     For more ancients, please visit our WWW page at
     http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!

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