Dekadrachm - Dionysius I

€408,044.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year404 BC - 390 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight42.69 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Euainetos
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMB Basel#481, BMC Greek#173, BostonMFA#425, Dewing#898–900, SNG Lloyd#1413, Hunterian#53, Jameson#827
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; AΘΛA below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAΘΛA
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-ΟΣ-ΙΩΝ above, Δ below chin, four swimming dolphins around, and EY-AINE along lower edge.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-ΟΣ-ΙΩΝ Δ EY-AINE
Edge
Mint
MintageND (404 BC - 390 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2679924840
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