Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm
ca 475-470 BC
Description
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm, ca 475-470. Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath / ΣVR-Α-ΚΟΣ-ΙΟN Pearl-diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and plain necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right; all within shallow circular incuse. 17,00gr. HGC 2, 1307. Small marks. Good Very Fine. Inv : 5998D251N209
Description
Sicily, Syracuse.
Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC.
Tetradrachm, ca 475-470.
Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath / ΣVR-Α-ΚΟΣ-ΙΟN Pearl-diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and plain necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right; all within shallow circular incuse.
17,00gr.
HGC 2, 1307.
Small marks. Good Very Fine.
Inv : 5998D251N209
