Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Deinomenid Tyranny. Time of Hieron I, circa 480/78-475 BC. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike above, flying right, crowning horses / Head of Arethusa right, wearing earring and necklace, hair tied with pearl headband; ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. Boehringer 255 (V115/R175); SNG ANS 87 (same dies). 17.35g, 23mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 15, 31 January 2015, lot 18.