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. ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 312 (V151/R218); HGC 2 1307; SNG ANS 100 (same dies). 17.10 g. 25.00 mm. Toned and well centered, nice struck. About EF.
Sold with collector label, purchased in 1959.