Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 460-455

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying left above to crown driver; Ketos in exergue

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound with cord and tied in a chignon at back, wearing hoop earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.07/4h

References: Boehringer 492 [V259/R348]; Rizzo –; Ashmolean 1964

Condition: Good very fine, rich cabinet toning; the portrait of refined classical style £2,000-£2,600

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

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Collection

Ars Classica Auction XIII, Lucerne, 27 June 1928, lot 273
W.H. Woodward Collection [but not in the Robinson catalogue]
Bt Spink, March 1942