SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.93 gms), ca. 430-420 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-2, 1320; Boehringer-667 (V337/R446); SNG ANS-219 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Head of Arethousa right, with hair in multiple thin bands; four dolphins around. Though the obverse is somewhat weakly struck, this impressive specimen features a rather boldly struck reverse with an enchanting portrait of Arethousa.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.

Estimate: $700 - $1000