SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.34 gms), ca. 466-460 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. HGC-2, 1310; Boehringer-442.1 (V233/R318; this cited and plated) = Jameson 758 = de Ciccio 310. Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying left; in exergue, ketos right; Reverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing tainia; four dolphins around. Offering an incredibly alluring pedigree, this exceptional specimen possesses only light handling with the surfaces presenting an alluring, wholesome, gunmetal gray tone and a strike that is very well centered. It goes without saying that this piece should generate a great deal enthusiasm given all that it has to offer. Ex: R. Jameson Collection # 758.<p>Ex: G. de Ciccio Collection (Sambon-Canessa - 12/1907) Lot # 310.
