WCNC SYRACUSE 399BC 1/2 Dr. Arethusa Dolphins
$222.50 in Feb. 2004.


Seller wcnconline

SICILY
SYRACUSE
Circa 399-387 BC 
HEMIDRACHM
(Silver, 1.77 grams, 16.49 mm)
Obverse: (SYRA)KOSION, Head left of Aretusa with hair in 
sphendone. A dolphin on either side. All in a border of 
dots
Reverse: Charioteer in a quadriga galloping right. Nike 
flying left above, two dolphins in exergue. 

Reference: Sear -, Pozzi -, McClean 2724/2725
Grade: Very Fine
Comments: Very scarce
Great portrait. Clear obverse
Light and dark grey toning
It is a very scarce coin with a great classical style