Dekadrachm - Dionysios I

€408,054.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year405 BC - 400 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight43.52 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#373, Dewing#912, Gulbenkian#315, BostonMFA#429
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath; below heavy exergual line, a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; AΘΛA below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΘΛΑ
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace; Σ-Y-PA-K-O-Σ-IΩN above, scallop shell behind neck, four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣ-Y-PA-K-O-Σ-IΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (405 BC - 400 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8520008040
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