SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.27 gms), Unsigned dies in the style of Eukleidas, ca. 405-395 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. Flan Flaw. HGC-2, 1342; Tudeer-83; SNG ANS-291 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Head of Arethousa left, wearing pendant earring and with hair in sakkos decorated with stellate pattern; four dolphins around. Struck on a somewhat compact flan, this elegant unsigned specimen presents an alluring tone with solid relief and only mild handling throughout. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
