SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gms), ca. 450-440 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. HGC-2, 1311; Boehringer-483.14 (V257/R346; this coin); SNG ANS-151 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Pearl-diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Well centered and quite engaging, this attractively toned specimen presents tremendous overall detail and artistry, with very little in the way of handling noted. Undoubtedly an example that should generate tremendous enthusiasm. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: J. Hirsch.<p>Ex: Clarence S. Bement Collection (Nashville Vl-1/1924) Lot # 466.<p>Ex: Frank Sherman Benson Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge - 2/1909) Lot # 291.
