Tetradrachm - The Gamoroi

Issuer Syracuse
Year 500 BC - 485 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (20)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 17.20 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 5#2, Boehringer#9-10, HGC 2#1301, SNG Munich 5#918, AMB Basel#421, Dewing#686, McClean#2593, Weber#1549, SNG Lockett#867, SNG Copenhagen#614
Obverse description Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; SVR (koppa)/SION in two lines above.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering SVRA SION
Reverse description Head of Arethousa left in incuse circle in center of quadripartite incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (500 BC - 485 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 4727740980
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