A beautiful head of Arethusa
Lot 92
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.18 g, 8 h), circa 420-415. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, locust right. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa to right, wearing sphendone and hairnet; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 727 (V359/R495). SNG ANS 247. A lovely example with a very attractive reverse. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die and with light scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price:
500 CHF
Hammer price:
1210 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
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Closing time: 27-Feb-21, 10:45:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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