SICILY, Syracuse. temp. Gelon I – Hieron I. 485-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.65 g, 4h). Contemporary imitation. VF.Electronic Auction 563 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. temp. Gelon I – Hieron I. 485-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.65 g, 4h). Contemporary imitation. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer B7.1 = SNG ANS 249 (same dies). Toned, some find patina remaining, light roughness, faint cleaning marks. VF. Struck on a broad flan. Very rare imitation. |