SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.30 gms), struck under Gelon I, ca. 480-475 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.HGC-2, 1306; Boehringer-175 (V76/R122). Obverse: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. A solid example of the always-popular Tetradrachm series of Syracuse. Deeply toned to a dark indigo, it displays its designs admirably and without damage or defect.


































