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; double exergue line. Border of dots. Rev.: SYRAKOSI ON 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

17.22 g

Provenance

Acq. Wittlin, 1947

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