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Decadrachm of Syracuse, from the Naro Hoard, 1925

Decadrachm of Syracuse, from the Naro Hoard, 1925

Greek

Obv. of 1.1965.883. 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. Rev.: SYRAKOSION; head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; below, EY [AINE]. Border of fine dots.

Silver

Classical period, Late

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