Tetradrachm

€399,454.00
IssuerSyracuse
Year466 BC - 460 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (20)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionSilver
Weight17.32 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#128, Boehringer#408, HGC 2#1309, Hunterian#20, SNG Copenhagen#635
Obverse descriptionCharioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHead of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring, and necklace; ΣV-[R]-AK-O-ΣIO-И and four dolphins around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣV-[R]-AK-O-ΣIO-И
Edge
Mint
MintageND (466 BC - 460 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9825176370
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