Lot 173:
Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 460-440 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above crowning horses, ketos in exergue. Rev. Diademed head of Arethusa right, hair tied behind neck in three rolls, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. HGC 2 1311; Boehringer 515 (V270/R366); SNG ANS 170. 16.50 g. 24.50 mm. Lightly toned. Minor cleaning marks. VF.