Syracuse AR Tetradrachm, c. 480-475 BC
Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Time of Hieron I. AR Tetradrachm (23-24 mm, 17.25 g), c. 480/78-475 BC.
Obv. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; Nike above, flying right, crowning horses.
Rev. 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).
Very fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics eSale 15, lot 18.