Greek, Sicily, Syracuse

Tetradrachm, c.466-405 BC, second democracy, charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reins, Nike flying right with wreath to crown horses, ketos (sea serpent) right in exergue, rev. head of Arethousa right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, ΣVRAKOΣI-ON and four dolphins around, 17.36g, (Boehringer 557 (V282/R387); SNG ANS 180 (same dies); HGC 2, 1311; cf. SGCV I 925). Beautifully toned, superb fields about extremely fine