Sicily Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Dekadrachm signed by Euainetos, circa 405-400 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right, crowning the charioteer with a wreath; in exergue, on two slightly raised lines, shield, pair of greaves, cuirass and crested Attic helmet / Head of Arethusa left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins; below the dolphin swimming under Arethusa's neck, signature. 42,63g. BMC 175; Dewing 886-887 (same dies); Ex Nummis Historia I, published in 1949, Pl. XVI, 350 (this coin); Gallatin R.IV/C.XV. Extremely fine. Provenance: Naville IV (17-19 June 1922), 363. Alessandro Giacomo Magnaguti Collection (1887-1966), Nummis Historia part I, Santamaria (12 October 1949), 350. Leu Numismatik 7 ( 24 October 2020), 1125. Engraved by the talented Euainetos, this dekadrachm inspired numerous die engravers in other cities, but few were able to match its quality. The portrait of the nymph Arethusa represents the pinnacle of the Greek ideal of beauty, as well as a powerful symbol of freedom. Arethusa was, according to legend, pursued by Alpheus, who had fallen madly in love with her. With the help of dolphins, she managed to escape and, when she reached the island of Ortygia, opposite Syracuse, she sought the help of Artemis. Artemis transformed her into a spring, which thereafter became a symbol of the city.