Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Deinomenid Tyranny. Time of Hieron, circa 475-470 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving walking quadriga right; above, Nike flying to right, crowning horses / Head of Arethusa right, wearing earring, necklace and headband, her hair tied in a krobylos; ΣVRAKOΣION four dolphins around. Boehringer 344 (V169/R242); SNG ANS 107; SNG Lloyd 1297 (same dies). 16.93g, 26mm, 9h.
Near Extremely Fine. Toned with golden highlights. Some roughness at wings of flan.