Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 C. AR Tetradrachm (17.01g, 25mm). Gelon I. Circa 480-475 BC. Boehringer 140 (V62/R97)

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Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 C. AR Tetradrachm (17.01g, 25mm). Struck under Gelon I. Circa 480-475 BC. Obv.: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Rev.: ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ, diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 140 (V62/R97). Few minor scratches, toned gVF.