Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 475-470 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟN. Diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. HGC 2 1306; Boehringer 144; SNG ANS 40. 17.20 g. 25.00 mm. Choice and brilliant. Lovely dark tone with a hint of iridescence. Good VF.
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