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Sicily, Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.36 g)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.36 g)
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.36 g). Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning horses. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa, wearing beaded necklace; hair gathered in short tail; all surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 172 (these dies); SNG ANS 53. Excellent strike from a fresh obverse die. Overall, an attractive, Choice VF example. NGC graded VF; Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.