SICILY, SYRACUSE

Silver tetradrachm,
(17.23gm, 25mm diameter),
from unsigned dies of EUMENOS
Circa 425-413 B.C.

SOLD

Obverse: Galloping quadriga left driven by charioteer, above Nike flying left crowning driver. Fish left pursued by dolphin in exergue (off flan this specimen)

Reverse: Head of Arethusa left, band wound twice around her head, hair floating as in water, four dolphins around.

References: Tudeer 13 (6/9)

Note: Very fine+, artistic style, rare

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