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Dekadrachm of Syracuse with quadriga
Greek
Classical Period
413–387 B.C. (?)
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 42.98 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.950
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0431.
DescriptionObverse: Quadriga racing to the left.
Above, Nike flying to right crowning charioteer.
In exergue, armor.
Reverse: Head of Arethusa to left, wearing wreath, earring, and necklace.
Four dolphins swim around her. Eight rayed star behind her head.
Inscription in Greek above and at right.
Above, Nike flying to right crowning charioteer.
In exergue, armor.
Reverse: Head of Arethusa to left, wearing wreath, earring, and necklace.
Four dolphins swim around her. Eight rayed star behind her head.
Inscription in Greek above and at right.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren