Decadrachm of Syracuse
CoinsGreek4th century BCE

Decadrachm of Syracuse

400 BCE-370 BCE

Description

Obv.: Dies of 1.1965.903. Quadriga l., driven by male charioteer holding long crop; above, Nike flying r. to crown the charioteer; in exergue, on stepped base, panoply, consisting of cuirass, shield, greaves and helmet; on the lower step, [ATHLA]; border of fine dots. Rev.: Dies of 1.1965.903. SYRAKOSION; head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; to r., scallop shell with eleven ridges. Border of fine dots.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Silver
Culture
Greek
Period
Classical period, Late
Century
4th century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

40.74 g

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