Tetradrachm

€407,743.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year415 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.31 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Parmenides
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#287, BMC Greek#212-213, AMB Basel#472, BostonMFA#416, SNG Lockett#976, Jameson#836, Hunterian#65, Nanteuil#366
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, raising right hand and holding kentron and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath; in exergue, grain ear left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa left, hair in ornate ampyx, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN above, ΠAPME below; four dolphins around, one emanating from below her neck.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣYPAKOΣIΩN ΠAPME
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6717741760
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