Lot 387 | Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Hieron I (478-466 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17,28 g; 25,7 mm)

Bertolami Fine Art - Máchova 838, Vinohrady 18, 120 00 Prague
Auction 309 – Ancient Greek and Byzantine Coins Auction 309 – Session II
Thursday 26 September 2024 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)

Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Hieron I (478-466 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17,28 g; 25,7 mm)

Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike alighting r. to crown the horses; Rv. Diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing necklace. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 116; SNG ANS 29. Good very fine / near extremely fine.