Tetradrachm - Gelon I

€407,412.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year480 BC - 478 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.55 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#13, Boehringer#57, HGC 2#1306, McClean#2603, De Luynes#1153
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, wings spread, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa right, wearing tainia and pearl necklace; four dolphins and ΣVRA-K-OΣI-ON around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVRA-K-OΣI-ON
Edge
Mint
MintageND (480 BC - 478 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7341865160
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