A lightly toned tetradrachm from Syracuse
Lot 139
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.99 g, 6 h), circa 460-450. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣYRAKOΣION Diademed head of Arethousa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 522 (O272/R371). HGC 2, 1311. Lightly toned. Slightly rough and with a minor die break on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of a Mentor, Numismatica Ars Classica Autumn E-Auction, 30 September-1 October 2024, 164.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Hammer price:
1500 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
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Closing time: 07-Dec-24, 13:09:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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