Tetradrachm

Issuer Syracuse
Year 485 BC - 440 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.20 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#211
Obverse description Walking beige passing to the right, guided by an charioteer holding the reins in one hand and a whip in the other. Head of the nymph Arethusa on the right, with necklace and earrings, surrounded by four swimming dolphins on the left. Between the head and the dolphins, inscriptions meaning: (currency) of Syracuse.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΣΥΡΑΥΣΙΟΝ
Reverse description Steed passing to the right, guided by an charioteer holding the reins in one hand and a whip in the other. Above, Victory (Niké) flying to the right and crowning the carriage. Below, Scylla (not visible here).
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣΥΡΑΥΣΙΟΝ
Edge Rough
Mint
Mintage ND (485 BC - 480 BC) - (fr) Différences stylistiques et présence d`un champ en dessous du bige -
ND (450 BC - 440 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6259668500
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