Sicily. Syracuse. Gelon I (485-478 BC). AR Tetradrachm, struck circa 480 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands. Rev. Head of Arethusa left, wearing tainia, tiny disk earring, and two necklaces, one linear, the other pearl; four dolphins and ΣVR-AK-OΣI-ON around. HGC 2 1305; Boehringer Series IV, 42 (V38/R26); SNG ANS 8 (same dies). 17.21 g. 26.00 mm. Rare early issue. Lightly toned with golden hues. VF.
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