SICILY - SYRACUSE Reign of Gelon 485-479 Head of the nymph Arethusa on the right, her hair dotted and on the nape of the neck, held back by a pearl necklace and a headband. headband. Four dolphins at rim and legend ΣYRAKOΣΙΟΝ. R/. Quadriga of horses led in step by a charioteer and crowned by a Victory. ♦ Boehringer 104 ( R71); Pozzi 563 Silver tetradrachm.(16.76 g) JPG no. 11. Corner defect on reverse. Nice portrait of the nymph. Very nice/T.B.

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