Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Deinomenid Tyranny. Time of Hieron I, circa 475-470 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving walking quadriga to right; above, Nike flying to right, crowning horses / Head of Arethusa to right, wearing earring and necklace, her hair tied in a krobylos; ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. Boehringer - (V154/R209); Roma E-38, lot 69 (same dies); HGC 2, 1307. 16.42g, 26mm, 2h.
Good Very Fine; usual die break to rev., light cabinet tone.
From the Anders Collection, collector's tickets included.