Sicily, Syracuse, Silver Tetradrachm, Signed

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Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (c. 415‑405 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, signed by Eumenos. Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins driving quadriga left, Nike above, crowning the horses. Reverse: [ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ], head of…
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Description

Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (c. 415‑405 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, signed by Eumenos.

Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins driving quadriga left, Nike above, crowning the horses.
Reverse: [ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ], head of Arethusa facing left, hair tied with band and ribbons, four dolphins around, signature EVMHNOV behind.

(SNG ANS 258; SNG Lloyd 1367; BMC 144; Jameson 792).

Good Very Fine. Very Rare. A pleasing signed example

17.17g.

Specification

Period c. 415 - 405 BC
Date c. 415-405 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Syracuse, Second Democracy

Country

Italy and Sicily

Coin House

Sicily

Metal

Silver

References SNG ANS 258; SNG Lloyd 1367; BMC 144; Jameson 792
Weight 17.17 g

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