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Tetradrachm, about 450-440 BC. AR 17.16 g. Slow quadriga r., the driver wearing long chiton, holding the reins with both his hands, the kentron with his l. hand; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses; in the exergue, ketos r. Rev. SVRAKOSI - ON Head of Arethusa r., a thin band wound several times round the head; around, four dolphins.. Boehringer 218, 570 (these dies). SNG ANS 184 (this rev. die). Beautiful classical style. Some slight weakness.
Extremely fine Provenance: Auction The New York Sale XXV (2011), 11