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Decadrachm of Syracuse, from the Santa Maria di Licodia 1890 Hoard?

Decadrachm of Syracuse, from the Santa Maria di Licodia 1890 Hoard?

Greek

Obv. of 1.1965.888. 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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