SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.34 gms), ca. 440-430 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Marks. HGC-2, 1315; Boehringer-605 (V296/R411); SNG ANS-199 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left; above, crowning Nike flying right; in exergue, ketos left; Reverse: Head of Arethousa right, with hair drawn up in thin band; four dolphins around. Some minor roughness is noted, but an attractive representation of this later style, with a great cabinet tone. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
