Tetradrachm

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
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