Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year413 BC - 405 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.11 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)Sosion
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#1326, SNG Munich 5#1051, BostonMFA#398, Jameson#788, De Luynes#1197–1198
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa left, wearing ampyx and pearl necklace; four dolphins and ΣYPAKO-ΣIO-И around, ΣOΣI/ΩN on ampyx.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣYPAKO-ΣIO-И ΣOΣI/ΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (413 BC - 405 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7415428470
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