Tetradrachm - The Gamoroi

Issuer Syracuse
Year 500 BC - 485 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 16.85 g
Diameter 25.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#4-5, Boehringer#20-28, SNG Lloyd#1277, HGC 2#1302, AMB Basel#423, Dewing#687-688, Jameson#734, Weber#1548
Obverse description Quadriga moving slowly to right with a beardless charioteer holding the reins in both hands
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ϟVRΑ
Reverse description Quadripartite incuse square with, at the center, a circular incuse containing a diademed head of Arethusa to left
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 485 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 1647494920
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