Tetradrachm. Greek Coins. Sicily. Syracuse. 475-470 BC. Deinomenid Tyranny. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath. ΣVR-ΑΚ-ΟΣΙ-ΟИ. Diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Magnificent specimen of excellent style, with an exceptionally sharp, perfectly centered strike that allows all the engraved details to be fully appreciated. Soft, attractive toning with subtle underlying original luster that enhances the reliefs and gives the piece extraordinary eye appeal. A truly lovely specimen that will undoubtedly attract the attention of even the most discerning collectors. A magnificent example of the celebrated coinage of Syracuse, regarded as among the most highly prized issues in ancient Greek numismatics. Following the victory at Himera in 480 BC, Syracuse established itself as the leading power in Sicily. Under the rule of Hieron I, the city enjoyed a period of great prosperity and prestige, extending its influence throughout the island and southern Italy through alliances and military campaigns. One of the most significant events of his reign was the Battle of Cumae in 474 BC, when a Syracusan fleet came to the city's aid against the Etruscan threat. The decisive naval victory weakened Etruscan maritime power and greatly enhanced the prestige of Syracuse. To commemorate their triumph, the Syracusans dedicated an Etruscan helmet captured during the battle at the sanctuary of Olympia. This coin was struck during this period of Syracuse's greatest political and military splendor under the rule of Hieron I. Almost MS. Mint state. Superb. Boehringer. 296 (V142/R204). Sng Ans. 97. Randazzo. 462. Ag. 17,25.

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Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm. 475-470 BC. Deinomenid Tyranny. (Boehringer-296 (V142/R204)). (Sng Ans-97). (Randazzo-462). Anv.: Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath. Rev.: ΣVR-ΑΚ-ΟΣΙ-ΟИ. Diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Ag. 17,25 g.

Magnificent specimen of excellent style, with an exceptionally sharp, perfectly centered strike that allows all the engraved details to be fully appreciated. Soft, attractive toning with subtle underlying original luster that enhances the reliefs and gives the piece extraordinary eye appeal. A truly lovely specimen that will undoubtedly attract the attention of even the most discerning collectors.

A magnificent example of the celebrated coinage of Syracuse, regarded as among the most highly prized issues in ancient Greek numismatics.

Following the victory at Himera in 480 BC, Syracuse established itself as the leading power in Sicily. Under the rule of Hieron I, the city enjoyed a period of great prosperity and prestige, extending its influence throughout the island and southern Italy through alliances and military campaigns.

One of the most significant events of his reign was the Battle of Cumae in 474 BC, when a Syracusan fleet came to the city's aid against the Etruscan threat. The decisive naval victory weakened Etruscan maritime power and greatly enhanced the prestige of Syracuse. To commemorate their triumph, the Syracusans dedicated an Etruscan helmet captured during the battle at the sanctuary of Olympia.

This coin was struck during this period of Syracuse's greatest political and military splendor under the rule of Hieron I. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...9000,00.

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