Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year450 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.25 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#184, Boehringer#570-571, SNG Copenhagen#650, Jameson#769, HGC 2#1311
Obverse descriptionSlow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. In exergue, ketos right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of the nymph Arethusa right, hair bound with double fillet, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVRAKOΣI – ON
Edge
Mint
MintageND (450 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1380483280
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