Greek Syracuse - Sicily - Deinomenid Tyranny - Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0006

Description:
Circa 485-466 BC, struck under Gelon. Obv: charioteer driving quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev: SYRAKOSIWN (with Koppa instead of K) legend, diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around.

Measurements:
16.89 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine.

References:
Cf Sear 913; Boehringer series IV, 41 (die pair V26/R25); SNG ANS 7-8; Weber 1550 (same dies); see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £1,200 - 1,500 (EUR 1,490 - 1,860; USD 1,900 - 2,370)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £1,000