Lot 544 , Ancient Greek coins, Sicily, Syracuse silver AR tetradrachm, Second Democracy, circa 430-420 BC,

Ancient Greek coins, Sicily, Syracuse silver AR tetradrachm, Second Democracy, circa 430-420 BC, charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath, laurel branch in exergue / Head of Arethusa right, hair covered by sakkos drawn together at top and decorated with maeander pattern above chevrons, wearing earring and necklace; ?YRAKO?I?N and two (of four) dolphins around. 13.6g
Estimate £300-500


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Sold for £300