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 right above, crowning horses / Head of Arethusa right, wearing earring, necklace and headband, her hair tied in a krobylos; ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. Boehringer – (V125/R –); Randazzo -, Obv. 449, Rev. 448; Roma Numismatics E-Sale 15, 31 January 2015, lot 21. 17.16g, 24mm, 12h.
Very Fine, lightly toned. Extremely Rare.