Tetradrachm. Greek Coins. Sicily. Syracuse. 475-470 BC. Deinomenid Tyranny. Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath. ΣVR-Α-ΚΟΣ-ΙΟN Pearl-diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and plain necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right; all within shallow circular incuse. <br><br>Lovely specimen with original luster, light oxidation on the obverse and subtle toning that outlines and enhances the bust on the reverse. Area of minor porosity on obverse. Rare in this exceptional grade. <br><br>Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton X (08/01/2007), lot 89. Almost XF. AU. Ex Triton X, 2007. Boehringer. (V173/R243; unlisted die combination). Hgc. 2, 1307. SNG Ans. 110, same dies. Ag. 17,13.

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Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm. 475-470 BC. Deinomenid Tyranny. (Boehringer-(V173/R243; unlisted die combination)). (Hgc-2, 1307). (SNG Ans-110, same dies). Anv.: Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath. Rev.: ΣVR-Α-ΚΟΣ-ΙΟN Pearl-diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and plain necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right; all within shallow circular incuse. Ag. 17,13 g.

Lovely specimen with original luster, light oxidation on the obverse and subtle toning that outlines and enhances the bust on the reverse. Area of minor porosity on obverse. Rare in this exceptional grade.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton X (08/01/2007), lot 89. Almost XF/AU. Est...3000,00.

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