Dekadrachm - Second Democracy

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse (Sicily)
Year465 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (50)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight43.02 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#374-378 , de Luynes#1143 , BMC Greek#63 , Jameson#752 , Gulbenkian#254 , Kraay&Hirm#pl. , HGC 2#1297
Obverse descriptionSlow quadriga right, driven by charioteer in chiton, holding reins in both hands and kentron in left; above, Nike flying right to crown horses; in exergue, lion running right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa right, wearing olive wreath, earring, and necklace, within circle of four dolphins swimming clockwise; ΣV – RAK – OΣI – ON around
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣV – RAK – OΣI – ON
(Translation: Syracusan)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-465)  - -
Catalog ID7505951730
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