Tetradrachm

€1.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year415 BC - 409 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.23 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#255, SNG Lloyd#1366, HGC 2#1327, De Luynes#1189
Obverse descriptionCharioteer driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; below, crane standing left; in exergue, fish and dolphin swimming left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa left, hair wrapped in thin band; four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 409 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8989570080
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