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Tetradrachm ( La Scapigliata ), about 405-395 BC. AR 16.81 g. Fast quadriga l., charioteer crowned by Nike flying r., he holds the reins with both his hands, kentron in his r. hand; in exergue, dolphin l. Rev. S-U-RAKOS-IWN Head of Arethusa l., hair bound with sphendone, over which several tresses fly back; she wears a double hook earring and a necklace; around, four dolphins. Tudeer 66,92 (these dies). SNG ANS 296 (these dies).
Excellent style. Obv. from worn die. Obv. Very fine. Rev. Good very fine Provenance: Auction Chaponnière - Hess-Divo AG, Zürich 1 (2010), 58.