

Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, struck c. 475-470 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right and crowning horses. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣIOИ. Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 317 (V154/R 223); HGC 2 1307; SNG ANS 104 (same rev. die). 16.98 g. 25 mm. R. Brilliant and lightly toned, few spots of dark oxidations. Good VF.