Sicily, Syracuse. c. 440 BC

AR Tetradrachm, 17.24g (29mm, 6h).Fast quadriga l., the standing driver, wearing sleeveless chiton, holding the reins with both his hands, the kentron in his r. hand; above, Nike flying r. to crown him; in exergue, ketos (seamonster) l. / ΣYPAKOΣION Head of girlish Arethusa r., the hair in a krobylos on the top of the head; she wears an earring and a necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise; in lower l. field, faint letter A.Pedigree: Bank Leu AG, Zurich 36 (1985), lot 64. Auction F. Sternberg, Zurich 20 1988), lot 363. Auctions Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Zurich 9 (1996), 211 and 18 (2000), lot 123References: Boehringer, Syrakus 224, 597 (same dies); SNG ANS 195 (same dies); Antikenmuseum Basel 127, 444 (same obv. die).Grade: Obverse is slightly o/c so that the head of the charioteer and the nike are partially off flan. Some cracking on the edges. The reverse is lovely with a fine Arethusa style with her hair up and flowing. A beautiful strike iridescent toning and a good pedigree. aEF/Toned EF+gk2176Scroll down for more information about this coin.