| Syracuse |
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| AR tetradrachm 17.1731 gm, 25.2 mm |
| 405-400 BC |
| Gulbenkian 287 (these dies); Tudeer 68A var |
| Obverse |
| Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding reins in both hands, Nike flying above, crowning charioteer. Broken rein flying loose on left, crushed chariot wheel under horses hooves above and on double exergual lines. Barley grain and loose rein in exergue. This die is the only know depiction of a chariot wreck in ancient Greek coinage. |
| Reverse |
| Head of Arethusa facing right, four dolphins swimming around, signed Κ, perhaps Kimon. |
| ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ |