Silver Decadrachm, Syracuse, 405 BCE–400 BCE. 1995.46.1

Physical Description

• Axis: 8

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 38.39
  • Diameter (in mm): 37
• Authenticity: Forgery

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 405 BCE - 400 BCE
• Denomination: Decadrachm
• Material: Silver

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Syracuse
  • Region: Sicily

• Obverse

  • Legend: KIMON
  • Type: Quadriga l., Nike flying r. crowning charioteer

• Reverse

  • Legend: KI
  • Type: Arethusa head l., four dolphins around

References

• Reference: J.1; Naro 2-3

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1995.46.1
• Lot: 1995.46
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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