SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.30 gms), ca. 420-415 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches, Die Shift, Edge Scratches. HGC-2, 1324; Boehringer-727 (V359/R495); SNG ANS-247 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; [in exergue, grasshopper right]; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right, with hair in bun; four dolphins around. Struck on a somewhat oval flan, this deeply toned example does exhibit some edge splits and scattered scratches, but nevertheless offers great charm. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
