SICILY SYRACUSE AR TETRADRACHM, HIERON I
Boeringer 352, HGC 2, 1307, Good Very Fine, 25.3mm, 17.28 grams, Struck Circa. 475 - 470 B.C.E.
Obverse: Charioteer driving slow quadriga to right, Nike flying to right, crowning horses above
Reverse: ΣVRAKΟΣΙΟN around head of Arethusa to right, wearing pearl taenia and necklace, four dolphins swimming clockwise around
A LOVELY example, with a bold strike, appealing deep cabinet toning and excellent metal quality!
Ex: Bernard Poindessault Collection, France. Mostly formed in the 1970's and 80's.
