Tetradrachm

€407,724.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year450 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.16 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#173-174, Boehringer#536, SNG Lloyd#1324, BMC Greek#100, Dewing#805
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa right, hair in wide band, wearing loop earring and ornate necklace; ΣVPA-KO-ΣI-O-N and four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣVPA-KO-ΣI-O-N
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-450)  - -
Catalog ID5234175620
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