Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 17.35 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. Σ – VRΑ – ΚΟΣΙ – Ο – Ν Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl-diadem; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Jameson 273 (these dies). SNG ANS 72 (these dies). Boehringer 213.
Of appealing Archaic style and with an exquisite iridescent tone. Good extremely fine