Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year415 BC - 409 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.30 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Eumenes
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#258, SNG Lloyd#1367, SNG Lockett#961, BMC Greek#144, BostonMFA#400, Dewing#841, Jameson#792, HGC 2#1328, SNG Fitzwilliam#1242
Obverse descriptionCharioteer driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; EVMHNOV in exergue.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEVMHNOV
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa left, hair in band; four dolphins swimming around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ ΕΥΜΗΝΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 409 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6231737920
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