SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.04 gms), ca. 450-440 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing. HGC-2, 1311; Boehringer-562 (V284/R387; this coin); SNG ANS-182 (same rev. die). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; in exergue, ketos right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. The only example mentioned in Boehringer of this die pairing, this specimen features a bit of an oddly-shaped flan and some charming toning, though very light smoothing is noted. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Cahn XXIV (11/1912) Lot # 297.<p>Ex: Theodor Prowe Collection (Egger XL - 5/1912) Lot # 416.