Ancient Coins

Sicily, Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm, c. 450-440, charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron and reins, Nike flying above, crowning horses, rev. diademed head of Arethusa right with hair rolled, wearing pearl necklace with pendant, four dolphins swimming clockwise around, 16.59g/9h (Boehringer 563; SNG ANS 182). Good very fine (£600-800)