Tetradrachm

€407,943.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year413 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.25 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Eumenes
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#260, Hunterian#42, De Luynes#1174
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; EV below; two dolphins confronted in exergue
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEV
Reverse descriptionDiademed head of Arethusa left, wearing hoop earring and pearl necklace; ΣVPAKOΣIOИ above, EV below, four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVPAKOΣIOИ EV
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3240617110
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