Ancient Coins

Greek Coinages, Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron I, Tetradrachm, 478-466, charioteer driving slow quadriga right, Nike flying above crowning horses with wreath, rev. συρακοσιον, head of Arethusa right, hair tied up in pearl tiara, four dolphins around, 17.20g (Boehringer series XIIc, 336 [V65/R236]; Sear 924). Very fine, attractively toned £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Sir Gerard Clauson Collection of Ancient Coins.

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