Syracuse AR Tetradrachm, Hieron I., c. 475-470 BC

Syracuse , Sicily. Deinomenid tyranny, under Hieron I. (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm (23-24 mm, 17.06 g), c. 475-470 BC.
Obv. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses.
Rev. Diademed head of Arethusa right ΣYRAKOΣIΩN around; all within four swimming dolphins.
Randazzo Group 3.

Nicely toned and very fine.