Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year440 BC - 430 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.18 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#194, Boehringer#596, HGC 2#1313, SNG Lockett#947
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa right, hair in thin band, wearing hoop earring with pendant, and pearl necklace; ΣV-RA-KOΣION to right, four dolphins swimming around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣV-RA-KOΣION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (440 BC - 430 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1973295020
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