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Tetradrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon

Tetradrachm of Syracuse, signed by Kimon

415 - 400 BCE

Kimon

Greek

Obverse: Facing head of Arethusa; on ampyx, Kimons' signature; to l. and r., small dolphins; border of dots; above, ΑΡΕΘΟΣΑ Reverse: quadriga l.; Nike flying r. to crown charioteer; to l., fallen meta. In exergue, ear of barley l.; linear border.

Silver

Classical period, High

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