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Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon, from the Naro Hoard, 1925

Decadrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon, from the Naro Hoard, 1925

415 - 400 BCE

Die cut by Kimon

Greek

Obv. of 1.1965.868. 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, [ΑΘΛΑ]; border of fine dots. [Artist's signature on exergue line obliterated.] Rev.: [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ]; head of Arethusa l.; on the ampyx, KI; around, four dolphins; border of fine dots.

Silver

Classical period, Late

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