Tetradrachm

Issuer Syracuse
Year 485 BC - 466 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.49 g
Diameter 24.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#71, Boehringer#211
Obverse description Male charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a goad in his right hand and the reins in both, driving a walking quadriga to right. Above Nike flying right to crown the horses
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Head of Arethusa to right, wearing necklace and pearl diadem, and with her hair hanging down the back of her neck and tied at the end. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (485 BC - 466 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 9744422870
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