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Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side.　

Decadrachm of Syracuse

Greek

Obv.: Dies of 1.1965.893. 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.: Dies of 1.1965.893. SYRAKOSION; head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; below, EY AINE. Border of fine dots.

Silver

Classical period, Late

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