Didrachm - Gelon I

Issuer Syracuse
Year 485 BC - 478 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 8.91 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#11, Jameson#745, Boehringer#51, AMB Basel#429
Obverse description Nude rider on horse pacing right, leading second horse on far side.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Diademed head of nymph Arethusa right, wearing earring and necklace; around, four dolphins.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣV – RΑ – ΟΣΙ – ΟΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (485 BC - 478 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5056276880
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