Syracuse |
Dionysios I, ruled 405-367 BC |
AR dekadrachm 42.4638 g, 34.0 mm |
405-400 BC |
Gallatin R.XI/D.1; SNG ANS 371 (same reverse die);
Dewing 902; reverse die signed by Euainetos |
Obverse |
Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; above
Nike flying right crowning charioteer. Below heavy exergual line, a military
harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a
horizontal spear. |
Reverse |
Wreathed head of Arethusa facing left, wearing a triple pendant earring
and necklace; surrounded by four dolphins, Δ below chin |
ΕΥΑ [ΙΝΕ] below lower dolphin |