Tetradrachm

€49,185.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year485 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.20 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#211
Obverse descriptionWalking 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 scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΥΡΑΥΣΙΟΝ
Reverse descriptionSteed 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 scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑΥΣΙΟΝ
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (485 BC - 480 BC)  - (fr) Différences stylistiques et présence d`un champ en dessous du bige -
ND (450 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6259668500
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