Tetradrachm

€196,102.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year450 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.35 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#180, Boehringer#554-557, BostonMFA#374, HGC 2#1311, Jameson#766
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; Nike flying to right above, crowning horses, ketos in exergue.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa right, wearing earring, necklace and headband; ΣΥRAΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (450 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6418529290
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