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Tetradrachm of Syracuse with quadriga
Greek
Early Classical Period
474–450 B.C.
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 16.76 gm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.509
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0368.
DescriptionObverse: Quadriga with horses walking to right, driver with goad and reins; horses crowned by flying Nike.
In exergue, sea serpent.
Beaded border.
Reverse: Woman's head to right with bead necklace, earring and beads in hair; hair rolled into knot in neck.
Around, four dolphins.
Inscription in Greek.
In exergue, sea serpent.
Beaded border.
Reverse: Woman's head to right with bead necklace, earring and beads in hair; hair rolled into knot in neck.
Around, four dolphins.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; September 1904: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren
Not listed by Regling as Greenwell collection.
Not listed by Regling as Greenwell collection.