SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.23 g, 9h). Struck circa 478-475 BC. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 59. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.23 g, 9h). Struck circa 478-475 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring, and necklace; ΣVR-AKOΣIO-N and four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIa, 207E (V93/R139); HGC 2, 1306; Randazzo 368 (same dies); Triton XXIV, lot 116 (same dies). Attractive iridescent tone, light scratch on obverse. Good VF. Well centered.

From the Apollo to Apollo Collection. Ex Peus 355 (27 April 1998), lot 656.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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