Syracuse tetradrachm Boehringer 23E obverse
Syracuse
AR tetradrachm 17.0658 gm, 24.0 mm
510-485 BC
SNG ANS 4; Boehringer series II, 23E (V17/R13); SNG Lloyd 1277; Basel 423 (same reverse die)
Obverse
Charioteer driving slow quardiga right, holding reins in both hands.
ΣΥΡ&Alpha
Reverse
Head of Arethusa facing left in incuse circle within incuse square of swastika design
© 2007 John D. Nebel