Tetradrachm of Syracuse
CoinsGreek5th century BCE

Tetradrachm of Syracuse

420 BCE-415 BCE

Description

Obv.: Quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. In exergue, olive leaf with berry (off-flan). Border of dots. Rev. of 1.1965.833. SYRAKOSION Head of Arethusa in Severe Style r.; around, four dolphins.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Silver
Culture
Greek
Period
Classical period, High
Century
5th century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

17.09 g

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