The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 17.41 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, keton swimming l. Rev. SYPAKOSI – ON Head of Arethusa r., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, forming a tuft of loose strands, wearing earring and necklace . Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Jameson 775 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 652 (these dies). Boehringer 604. Struck on sound metal and with a lovely light iridescent tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise about extremely fine Ex NFA Fall Mail Bid Sale 1990, 93.
Price realized | 2'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |