Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year413 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.09 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Obverse: Eumenes
Reverse: Eukleidas
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMB Basel#457, Kraay&Hirm#99, Gulbenkian#275, HGC 2#1328
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; EV below; in exergue, dolphin and tunny right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa left, wearing hoop earring and pearl necklace; ΣYPAKOΣIOΣ above, EVKΛ/EIΔA in two lines on diptych below chin, four dolphins swimming around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣYPAKOΣIOΣ EVKΛ EIΔA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4686666340
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