Tetradrachm - Hiero I

€407,415.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year475 BC - 470 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.15 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#96, Boehringer#294, HGC 2#1307
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, hoop with single-pendant earring and necklace; ΣVR-AKO-ΣIO-И (R inverted) and four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVR-AKO-ΣIO-И
Edge
Mint
MintageND (475 BC - 470 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5386988820
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