Lot 1
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (c. 460‑450 BC) AR Tetradrachm





Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £2,500 - £2,800
Description
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (c. 460‑450 BC) AR Tetradrachm, 17.28g. Charioteer driving biga
right, Nike flying above, crowning the horses. Rev. ΣVΡΑΚΟΣΙΟ‑Ν, head of Arethusa facing right, four
dolphins around. (Boehringer 509 (V268/R365)). Extremely Fine. Exhibiting a beautiful antique cabinet tone
with flashes of blue and gold iridescence.





