Tetradrachm

€408,962.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year410 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.02 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Eukleidas
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#280, SNG Ashmolean#1999
Obverse descriptionFast quadriga left, driven by charioteer, holding long torch in right hand; above, Nike flying right, crowning the charioteer. In exergue, barley ear.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa right, wearing earring and necklace, hair bound up in bun. Around, three dolphins and one swimming up from below neck.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣ – Y – P – A – KOΣIΩ – N
Edge
Mint
MintageND (410 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6953507490
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