Tetradrachm

€407,586.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year413 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.37 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Obverse: Euainetos
Reverse: Eumenes
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#270, BostonMFA#408, BMC Greek#148-149, Dewing#845, HGC 2#1332, De Luynes#1204
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, holding wreath in both hands, from which hangs tablet inscribed EYAIN/ETO in two lines; two dolphins confronted in exergue.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEYAIN ETO
(Translation: Euainetos)
Reverse descriptionDiademed head of Arethusa left, wearing hoop earring and necklace; EVMHNOV below, ΣVPA-KOΣIΩN and four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVPA-KOΣIΩN EVMHNOV
(Translation: Of Syracuse Eumenes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4851898040
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