Tetradrachm - Second Democracy

€181,931.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year460 BC - 450 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.32 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BostonMFA#362
Obverse descriptionQuadriga walking to right, driver holds the reins in his left hand and his goad in his right. Above, Nike flying right to crown the driver and in exergue, ketos swimming to right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa to right, wearing necklace and diadem of pearls, and with her hair drawn up at the back. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise to right
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVRΑΟΣΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 450 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2729671910
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