Sicily, Syracuse, Gelon I (485-478), Tetradrachm, c. 480 BC; AR (g 16,84; mm 26; h 5); Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; above, flying Nike r., holding wreath, Rv. ΣVPA - KOΣ - IO - N, head of Arethusa l. wearing beaded diadem; hair indicated by dots and tied at end in a circular knot; around, four dolphins. Weber 1559; Gulbelkian -; SNG Copenhagen -; Rizzo -; SNG Budapest-.
Rare early issue, lustrous, good very fine - about extremely fine.
Estimate: 900 GBP