Tetradrachm - Hiero I

€407,416.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year475 BC - 470 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.32 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#109, Boehringer#340-343, HGC 2#1307, McClean#2613, BMC Greek#41
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia and necklace; Σ-VRA-KOΣI-OИ (R inverted) and four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣ-VRA-KOΣI-OИ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (475 BC - 470 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1489280190
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