SICILY - SYRACUSE 478-467 Reign of Hieron I Quadriga of horses led by a charioteer and crowned by Niké. R/. Head of the nymph Arethusa to the right, her hair held back by a pearl necklace. Around the rim, four dolphins and legend ΣVRAKOΣION. ♦ Boehringer (V45); Pozzi 557; Rizzo 34, 12; Bab 2266; du Chastel II,16 Silver tetradrachm (17.25 g) Transition period. Rare type. Very fine style. Very fine example.

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