Superb Syracusan Obol


Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Obol, c. 470-466 BC. Obv. Head of Arethousa right, wearing olive wreath. Rev. Wheel of four spokes; ethnic within quarters. Boehringer Series XIIe, – (V207/R277E – unlisted die combination); HGC 2 1372. 0.67 g. 9.50 mm. R. About EF. Coin of great charm.