SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.27 gms), struck under Hieron I, ca. 475-470 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-2, 1307; Boehringer-352 (V174/R247). Obverse: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around. Slightly off center on the obverse, but nevertheless a charming and wholesome survivor, offering a hint of iridescence around the devices.
Estimate: $700 - $1000