Description: Sicily, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. AR Obol, struck under Gelon or Hieron I, circa 480/78-475 BC. Diademed head of Arethusa right / Wheel with four-spokes around central hub.

Diameter: AR8 mm

Weight: 0,57 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: cf. Boehringer 362-70; cf. SNG ANS 116-8

Commentary: dark grey patina, well centered

History: Deinomenid Tyranny denotes the consecutive tyranny of three brothers (Gelo, Hieron and Thrasybulus - sons of Deinomenes) in Syracuse.

Article Number: 035-02-07-41652