Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm struck under the Deinomenid tyranny, possibly during the reign of Hieron I. Circa 475-470 BC (Silver, 26.14 mm, 17.47 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVR - AKO - ΣΙΟ - Ν, Diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 300 (V143/R208). Boston, MFA 353. Buceti 173a. HGC 2, 1307. Lightly toned. Struck in high relief and perfectly centered. Minor metal peeling on obverse. Good Extremely Fine. From an European Collection.
Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm struck under the Deinomenid tyranny, possibly during the reign of Hieron I. Circa 475-470 BC (Silver, 26.14 mm, 17.47 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVR - AKO - ΣΙΟ - Ν, Diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 300 (V143/R208). Boston, MFA 353. Buceti 173a. HGC 2, 1307. Lightly toned. Struck in high relief and perfectly centered. Minor metal peeling on obverse. Good Extremely Fine.
From an European Collection.