26. Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Circa 405-400 BC. Fast quadriga driven left by chiton clad charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown him. In exergue, dolphin to left / ΣYPAKOSIΩN, bust of Arethusa left, wearing double earring and necklace, hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back. Around, four dolphins: two swimming left downwards and two right, upwards. Boston 443, Dewing 860, Tudeer 99. 17.25g, 26mm. RARE GOOD VERY FINE
5000
Unusually complete, struck from fresh dies, and very attractively toned. Both obverse and reverse are composed in finest style, such that it is clearly evident that this piece is the work of a master engraver. A superb example of this beautiful type that displays Arethusa in her natural environment, her hair gently drifting in the current.
Time of Timoleon (344-336 BC)
27. Sicily, Syracuse AR Stater. Time of Timoleon, 344-336 AD. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helm / Pegasus flying left. SNG ANS 502. 8.59g; 20mm. FLEUR DE COIN
3000
This beautiful coin is all the more magnificent in hand. It is only lightly toned, and still possesses a gorgeous lustre that is complemented by the golden highlights about the devices.
Time of Agathokles (317-289 BC)
28. Agathokles AR Tetradrachm. Syracuse, Sicily. Circa 317–310 BC. Head of Arethusa left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace, hair wreathed with grain leaves, NI below, three dolphins around / Fast quadriga left, triskeles in upper field, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN in exergue, AN monogram below. SNG Ashmolean 2067, SNG ANS 633, BMC 348. 17.24g, 27mm. FLEUR DE COIN
12500
An exceptional specimen of this type, being remarkably well preserved and struck in fine style on a full and complete flan.
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