Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, struck c. 480-470 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 - (V-/R151); HGC 2 1306; SNG ANS 77 (same rev. die). 17.35 g. 24 mm. R. Choice example of this archaic issue. Lovely cabinet tone. About EF.