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Sicily, Syracuse.
Hieron I (478-466 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm, c. 475-470 BC.
Obverse: Charioteer driving quadriga right, Nike flying right, crowning the horses.
Reverse: ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ, diademed head of Arethusa facing right, four dolphins around.
(Boehringer XIId, 344 (V169/R242); HGC 2, 1307).
Good Very Fine. Splendid old cabinet tone.
17.30g.
Ex. CNG Auction 60 (22/05/2002) lot #207;
Ex. CNG Auction 49 (17/03/1999) lot #129.
| Period | 478 - 470 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 475-470 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Syracuse |
| Country | Italy and Sicily |
| Coin House | Sicily |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | Boehringer XIId, 344 (V169/R242); HGC 2, 1307. |
| Weight | 17.30 g |
Ex. CNG Auction 60 (May 2002) lot #207.
Ex. CNG Auction 49 (March 1999) lot #129.
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