Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year415 BC - 409 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.18 g
Dimensions26.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Obverse: Euarchidas
Reverse: Phrygillos
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#278-279, HGC 2#1335, SNG Munich 5#1061, Kraay&Hirm#108, AMB Basel#461, Hirsch#607
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in left, driving galloping chariot to left. Above, Nike flying right to crown the driver and in exergue, grain ear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa to left, her hair in a sakkos, and wearing an ampyx inscribed with ΦΡΥ, four dolphins swimming around
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ ΦΡΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 409 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8724627910
Comments