Syracuse tetradrachm Boehringer 159 obverse
Syracuse
AR tetradrachm 17.1048 gm, 24.7 mm
480-475 BC
Boehringer 159 (V71/R110)
Obverse
Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding reins in left hand, kentron in right. Nike flying right to crown horses.
Reverse
Head of Arethusa facing right wearing necklace, four dolphins swimming around.
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