Greek Coins-Sicily Syracuse - Second Democracy (466-405 BC) -

Greek Coins-Sicily
Syracuse - Second Democracy (466-405 BC) - Tetradrachm signed by Parmenides circa 410-405 BC - Obverse: Fast quadriga, about to turn left, driven left by charioteer holding kentron and reins; in field above, Nike flying right to crown him; in exergue, barley ear left (off flan) - Reverse: Head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing ampyx and sphendone decorated with stars, triple-pendant earring and necklace. Around, four dolphins; below [signed by Parmenides - off flan] - gr. 17,01 - Rare. Irregular flan, very fine SNG ANS 287. Jameson 836. SNG Lockett 976