Tetradrachm

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IssuerSyracuse
Year415 BC - 410 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight16.41 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Obverse: Eumenos
Reverse: Eukleidas
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#259, BostonMFA#401-402
Obverse descriptionPrancing quadriga driven left by clean-shaven charioteer, wearing long chiton and leaning forwards to restrain horses, while holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown him. In exergue, engraver name.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEVMHNOV
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethusa left wearing earring and necklace; hair caught up at back of head and styled in waves on the brow. Beneath chin, a diptych with tablet inscribed engraver name. At either side of head, two pairs of dolphins snout to snout.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringEVKΛ EIΔA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (415 BC - 410 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9150673470
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