Tetradrachm

€407,722.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year466 BC - 460 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.24 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#157, Boehringer#495
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa right, hair in plain band, wearing loop earring with single pendant and pearl necklace; ΣYRAKOΣION before, four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣYRAKOΣION
Edge
Mint
MintageND (466 BC - 460 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7899099070
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