CNG - Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm. ANS 156
$232.50
Feb-14-01

     Sicily, Syracuse. Circa 460-450 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.86 gm).
     Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding reins with
     both hands; Nike flying above crowning charioteer, ketos (sea
     monster) in exergue / [S]VRAKOSI[O]N, diademed head of Arethusa
     right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer
     488 (dies V258/R350); SNG ANS 156 (same obverse die). Fine,
     toned, a couple nicks and patches of encrustation. 724378