Tetradrachm

€392,039.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year410 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.30 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Obverse: Euainetos
Reverse: Eumenes
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#272, Jameson#795, BMC Greek#150, Gulbenkian#278
Obverse descriptionFast quadriga driven right by charioteer holding reins and kentron. Above, Nike flying left, carrying in one hand a wreath to crown him, and in the other a cord from which hangs a rectangular tablet inscribed engraver name. In exergue two dolphins swimming towards each other.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEYAIN ETO
(Translation: Euainetos)
Reverse descriptionHead of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing sphendone and ampyx ornamented with stars; beneath neck truncation, engraver name. Around, four dolphins.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ EVME – NOY
(Translation: Of Syracuse Eumenes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-410)  - circa 410 BC -
Catalog ID7171559520
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