Tetradrachm - Gelon I

Issuer Syracuse
Year 480 BC - 478 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 16.55 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#13, Boehringer#57, HGC 2#1306, McClean#2603, De Luynes#1153
Obverse description Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, wings spread, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Head of Arethousa right, wearing tainia and pearl necklace; four dolphins and ΣVRA-K-OΣI-ON around.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣVRA-K-OΣI-ON
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (480 BC - 478 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7341865160
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