SICILY Syracuse c. 405BC AR Tetradrachm OBV: Quadriga rearing to left, Nike above, wheat stalk in exergue REV: Arethusa facing left 3 dolphins around, SURAKOSIWN above, off-flange at bottom (PARME), signature of Parmeides Tudeer 77 VF+, some porosity but with a 'Hoard Patina' (never cleaned) Typically this coin would have been chemically cleaned, erasing most of the porous surface and hoard patina. In its present state one can appreciate the sharp details of this 'as struck' gem Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction D, Lot 1262 (1994) Catalog #SDB131 $1800.00