Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 470-466 BC. D/ Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left and crowning charioteer; in exergue, Ketos swimming right. R/ ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boston MFA 362 (same dies); De Luynes 1171 (same dies); Boehringer 440 (V233/R316); HGC 2 1310; SNG ANS 135. 16.92 g. 23.5 mm. Superb example; well struck and nicely toned. Good VF.
Ex Nomisma 10, 1997, lot 36.
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