Silver 4 drachm (tetradrachm), Syracuse, 406 BC - 405 BC. 1997.9.56

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Obverse: on headband KIMΩN; above APEΘOSA; SIO in f.l. - Facing head of Arethusa flanked by 2 small dolphins

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Reverse: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ - Quadriga driven l. by charioteer; above, Nike adv. r., crowning charioteer; in ex., grain stalk

Physical Description

Axis: 2
Measurements
- Weight: 17.41
- Diameter: 28

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 406 BC
- To Date: 405 BC
Denomination: 4 drachm (tetradrachm)
Material: Silver
Geographic
- Mint: Syracuse
- Region: Sicily
Obverse
- Artist: Kimon
- Deity: Arethusa
Reverse
- Deity: Nike

References

Reference: T 81
Reference: V 29
Reference: R 54

Administrative History

Identifier: 1997.9.56
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Hess-Leu 28, 5-6 May 1965, 89 (Du Chastel VIII 87: originally the˚property of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, then through Philip˚Lederer to the Melchior family

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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