Tetradrachm

€2.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year460 BC - 455 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.21 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#144-145, Boehringer#469, HGC 2#1311, SNG Munich 5#1008, Dewing#787, Jameson#761
Obverse descriptionCharioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both. Above, Nike flying right to crown the horses and in exergue, ketos to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDiademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Around, four dolphins swimming right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑ ΚΟΣ ΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (460 BC - 455 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2928192940
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