Tetradrachm - Gelon I
| Issuer | Syracuse |
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| Year | 485 BC - 480 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.00 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | SNG ANS 5#10, Boehringer#49, Kraay&Hirm#75 |
| Obverse description | Slow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown horses. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Head of Arethusa right, hair bound with diadem-shaped band, wearing earring and necklace with pendants; dotted neck truncation. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΣVR – A[koppa] – OΣI – ON |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (485 BC - 480 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9892006790 |
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