The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 430, AR 17.34 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron ; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. SURAKOSION Head of Arethusa r., hair enclosed in ornamented saccos drawn together at top, wearing necklace and earring; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 20 (this reverse die). Dewing 821 (these dies). Boehringer 647.15 (this coin). Wonderful old cabinet tone, an insignificant die-break on reverse, otherwise very fine Ex Rollin & Feuardent 27-29 May 1889, Du Chastel, 34; Rollin & Feuardent 9-11 May 1910, 201; Hess-Leu 1958, 79; Hess-Leu 1966, 136 and Leu 54, 1992, 36 sales.
Price realized | 6'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |