Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 430

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

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair in sakkos bound by broad headband the end of which drapes behind the neck, wearing hoop earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.31g/11h

References: Boehringer 632.3, this coin [V320/R435] = Bement 82, this coin = Woodward 104, this coin; Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 15; Ashmolean –

Condition: Good very fine and well centred, small die break on obverse; grey toned with orange highlights £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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Collection

G. Duruflé Collection, Rollin and Feuardent Auction, Paris, 9 May 1910, lot 198
C.S. Bement Collection, Naville Auction VI, Lucerne, 28 January 1924, lot 490
W.H. Woodward Collection
SNC October 1943 (21759)