

Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, 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 240 (O108/R163); HGC 2 1307; SNG ANS -; cf. 84. 16.84 g. 22.00 mm. Thick and compact flan. Brilliant and lightly toned, metal defect on reverse. Good VF.