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Sicily, Syracuse, time of Hieron I (c. 475‑470 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm.
Obverse: Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, Nike above, crowning the horses.
Reverse: ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ, head of Arethusa facing right, four dolphins around.
(Boehringer 241; HGC 2, 1307).
Good Very Fine.
17.22g.
| Period | c. 485 - 478 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 485-478 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Syracuse |
| Country | Italy and Sicily |
| Coin House | Sicily |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | Boehringer 241; HGC 2, 1307 |
| Weight | 17.22 g |
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