Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year415 BC - 409 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.38 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Obverse: Euainetos
Reverse: Eukleidas
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#266, SNG Lloyd#1374, BMC Greek#190, SNG Munich 5#1055, BostonMFA#404, Dewing#844, Gulbenkian#276, Hirsch#599, Jameson#802, Hunterian#58
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in her extended hands; EYAINETO in tiny letters on exergue line, wheel in exergue.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEYAINETO
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa left, hair in ampyx, decorated with a swan, and sphendone, inscribed EVKΛEI, wearing hook-shaped earring and pearl necklace; four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringEVKΛEI
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 409 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1385655100
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