Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 482, AR 17.02 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rev. ΣV – RAK – O – Σ – Ι – ΟΝ Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 15 (these dies). SNG Lockett 876 (these dies). Boehringer 62 (V32/R41). A portrait of attractive style struck on a large flan. About extremely fine Ex Hess-Divo sale 320, 2011, 37.
Price realized | 7'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |