Didrachm - The Gamoroi

€408,729.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year510 BC - 490 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight8.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#32, Jameson#1904, Kraay&Hirm#73
Obverse descriptionHorse rider advancing right, holding a second horse, by the reins, on the far side of him.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringSVRAO – SI – ON
Reverse descriptionHead of the nymph Arethusa left, hair curling back from forehead with dotted parallel lines, within circle sunk at centre of a swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (510 BC - 490 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5299339270
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