ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Sicily, Syracuse, Dionysius the Elder (406-367 BC). Tetradrachm, coins attributed to Parmenides (unsigned) ND (405-400 BC), Syracuse. Quadriga galloping left, about to turn left, led by charioteer holding reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning him. In exergue, ear of wheat. Rv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) on the left, with earrings and pearl necklace, the hair held in an ampyx decorated with stars. Around her are four dolphins, one of which seems to be emerging from the bust. Tudeer 74 (26/51, same corners) - SNG ANS 284 - Fischer-Bossert 74b ; Silver - 17,30 g - 24 mm - 9 h From a Numismatic Fine Arts sale, XXVII, 4 December 1991, n° 27. NGC XF 4/5 3/5 Fine style brushed (8237652-007). Slight wear on the high reliefs with minimal handling marks in the fields. An old patina with bluish highlights is present. Very fine style with the chariot in a dynamic perspective to the left and a magnificent portrait of Arethusa, these corners, although unsigned, are attributed to Parma[nides]. TTB to Superb. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.