Tetradrachm

€407,923.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year413 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.44 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Kimon
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#288, BMC Greek#208, Gulbenkian#293, Kraay&Hirm#123, Dewing#846
Obverse descriptionHead of Arethousa facing slightly left, wearing ampyx inscribed KIMON, single-pendant earring and necklace, sea-swept hair radiating outward; within her locks of hair, four dolphins: on the left, one swims downward while another is just emerging above, and on the right, one swims down toward another that is presenting from behind Arethousa’s neck.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCharioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike advancing right, preparing to crown charioteer with laurel wreath held in both hands; ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN along right edge, stele lying on its side below; in exergue, grain ear lying left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣYPAK-OΣIΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4327072060
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