Tetradrachm - Gelon I

Issuer Syracuse
Year 500 BC - 480 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.29 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#35, BMC Greek#7
Obverse description Slow quadriga driven left by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown him; in exergue, ΣVRA.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΣVRA
Reverse description Diademed head of the nymph Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣV – R –Aφ – ΟΣΙ – ΟΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 480 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 9623084370
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