Tetradrachm - The Gamoroi

€185,212.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year500 BC - 485 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.85 g
Dimensions25.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#4-5, Boehringer#20-28, SNG Lloyd#1277, HGC 2#1302, AMB Basel#423, Dewing#687-688, Jameson#734, Weber#1548
Obverse descriptionQuadriga moving slowly to right with a beardless charioteer holding the reins in both hands
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringϟVRΑ
Reverse descriptionQuadripartite incuse square with, at the center, a circular incuse containing a diademed head of Arethusa to left
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (500 BC - 485 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1647494920
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