Tetradrachm of Syracuse
CoinsGreek5th century BCE

Tetradrachm of Syracuse

480 BCE-475 BCE

Description

Obv.: Quadriga r., driven by charioteer; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Border of dots. Rev.: Die break beneath the neck line. Head of Arethusa r.; around four dolphins.

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

Dimensions

17.35 g

Provenance

Wittlin, 29 May 1947, 9453

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