Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Deinomenid Tyranny. Time of Hieron I, circa 480/78-475 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right, Nike flying above right, crowning horses / Head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl diadem and necklace, ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Boehringer 180 (V80/R124); Weber 1560 (same dies); Randazzo 348 (same dies). 17.24g, 25mm, 9h.
Extremely Fine. Lustrous.