Sicily. Syracuse, c. 440 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.3 g). Nike flying right to crown horses in slow quadriga right; below, sea dragon. Reverse: Head of Arethusa right, four dolphins around, ethnic around. SNG ANS 184. Toned, with clean strike. This example with handsome early classical portrait. Extremely Fine. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,850-2,250.
Ex. Hirsch Coll. 575.
