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Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon

Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon

415 - 400 BCE

Signed by Kimon

Greek

Obv. Quadriga l., driven by male charioteer holding long crop; above, Nike flying r. to crown the charioteer; in exergue, on stepped base, panoply, consisting of cuirass, shield, greaves and helmet; on the lower step, [ATHLA]; border of fine dots. Die of 1.1965.868. Rev.: head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; signature on the K and on the dolphin below; border of fine dots.

Silver

Classical period, Late

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