Tetradrachm

€408,129.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year485 BC - 466 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.35 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#7, Boehringer#38, AMB Basel#425, BostonMFA#330, McClean#2594
Obverse descriptionMale charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron in his right hand and the reins in his left, driving a slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa to right, wearing a simple earring, pearl necklace and with her hair tied with a thin band; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVRΑϘΟΣΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (485 BC - 466 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4663104650
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