

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. ΣV-R(inverted)Α-ΚΟ-ΣΙΟΝ. Diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins. HGC 2 1307; Warren 304 ; Jameson 746. 17.04 g. 25.00 mm. A very attractive example, prettily toned. Good VF.