Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. Silver Tetradrachm (17.17 g), 485-466 BC. Under Hieron I, ca. 478-475 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses.
Reverse: ΣVRAKOΣION, diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around clockwise. Boehringer Series VIIib, 171 (V74/R120); HGC 2, 1306. Old cabinet tone.
Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP
Ex Sigmund Collection (CNG E500, 22 September 2021), 74.
Ancient Coins
