| Issuer | Syracuse |
|---|---|
| Year | 485 BC - 466 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.35 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | SNG ANS 5#7, Boehringer#38, AMB Basel#425, BostonMFA#330, McClean#2594 |
| Obverse description | Male 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 description | Head 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 script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΣVRΑϘΟΣΙΟΝ |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (485 BC - 466 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4663104650 |
| Comments |