Tetradrachm

€181,930.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year465 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.42 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#122, Boehringer#385-386, SNG Lloyd#1306, BMC Greek#65, AMB Basel#434
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, wearing a chiton and holding the reins in his left hand and a goad in his right, driving a quadriga walking to right. Above, Nike flying right to crown the horses and in exergue, lion running to right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa to right, wearing olive wreath, pendant earring and necklace. Around, four dolphins swimming to left
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-465)  - -
Catalog ID3374127210
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