SH70103. Silver tetradrachm, Boehringer series XXII, 667 (V337/R446); SNG ANS 219 (same dies); SNG Cop 659; BMC Sicily p. 162, 119, VF, toned, scratches, slightly ragged edges, Syracuse mint, weight 17.131g, maximum diameter 27.0mm, die axis 75
o, c. 430 - 420 B.C.; obverse slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer holding kentron and reins, Nike above flying right crowning horses; reverse ΣYPAKOΣION, head of Arethusa right, earring, necklace, hair tied with ribbon around four times; four dolphins swimming around; ex Gorny & Mosch, auction 216, lot 2156;
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