SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.11 g, 9h). Struck circa 475-470 BC. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 2 000 |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.11 g, 9h). Struck circa 475-470 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIId, 351 (V174/R246); HGC 2, 1307. Lightly toned, underlying luster, a few minor flan flaws. Near EF. |