Tetradrachm - Gelon I

€408,792.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year485 BC - 480 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.00 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#10, Boehringer#49, Kraay&Hirm#75
Obverse descriptionSlow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown horses.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa right, hair bound with diadem-shaped band, wearing earring and necklace with pendants; dotted neck truncation. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVR – A[koppa] – OΣI – ON
Edge
Mint
MintageND (485 BC - 480 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9892006790
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