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Decadrachm (Damareteion) of Syracuse

Decadrachm (Damareteion) of Syracuse

Greek

Obv.: Quadriga at the walk r., driven by male charioteer; above small Nike flying r. to crown the horses; in exergue, lion running r.; border of dots. Rev.: Head of Arethusa wearing an olive wreath r.; around, four dolphins. Very thin linear border.

Silver

Classical period, Early

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