Sicily Syracuse Silver Tetradrachm NGC Ch XF

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Sicily, Syracuse
Silver Tetradrachm
NGC Ch XF 4x4
obv quadriga, Nike; ketos

The die engravers of Sicily Syracuse were responsible for the finest coin art in the world. High quality pieces normally found in museums are coveted by modern collectors who recognize their beauty, artistry, and value.

450-440BC Silver Tetradrachm NGC CHXF Surface 4/5 Strike 4/5 (17.67g) Second Democracy.
Obverse- Male charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron and reins, driving walking quadriga to right; Nike flying above to right, crowning horses. Ketos the Sea monster swimming underneath the Chariot and horses is pretty special. Reverse- Head of Arethusa right, hair in a sakis ornamented with a meander pattern and zigzag bands, she is wearing hooked earrings and a beaded necklace with four dolphins swimming around- ΣYPAKOΣION in the field.