Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-13, during the defence against Athens; signed work of Eumenos

Obverse: fast quadriga left urged on by charioteer holding reins and kentron, the horses’ legs formed up in a fan-like arrangement; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown driver; ευμηνου in exergue

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, hair pulled up from neck with cord; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.85g/5h

References: Fischer-Bossert 21 [O9/R13]; Rizzo pl. XLII, 12; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine, well centred and lightly toned; light scratches both sides £900-£1,200

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

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Bt Baldwin, April 1944