Didrachm - The Gamoroi

€452,973.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year510 BC - 490 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDidrachm (10)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight7.93 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#33
Obverse descriptionHorse rider advancing right, holding a second horse, by the reins, on the far side of him.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringϟVRΑ
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 ID8991680000
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