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Dekadrachm of Syracuse with quadriga
Greek
Classical Period
413–387 B.C. (?)
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 43.39 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number11.1768
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0427.
DescriptionObverse: Quadriga to left. Female charioteer in chiton with goad and reins; Nike flying to right with wreath or branch.
Inscription in Greek.
In exergue, greaves, helmet and cuirass.
Reverse: Head of Arethusa to left wearing necklace and earring and surrounded by four dolphins.
Shell behind.
Inscription in Greek above.
Inscription in Greek.
In exergue, greaves, helmet and cuirass.
Reverse: Head of Arethusa to left wearing necklace and earring and surrounded by four dolphins.
Shell behind.
Inscription in Greek above.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; October 16, 1911: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 17,291.36 (this figure is the total price for MFA 11.1756-11.1808)