Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm under the First Democracy, ca. 530-510 BC; AR (g 17,43; mm 25; h 12); Slow quadriga driven r. by clean-shaven charioteer, holding reins, Rv. Head of Arethusa l., within circle sunk at centre of a swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square. Boehringer 26-28 (V20/R14).
Very rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.
From an old collection, bought from ancient auctions.
Price realized | 5'250 GBP |
Starting price | 1'600 GBP |
Estimate | 3'200 GBP |