ancient-syracuse-sicily-magna-graecia-c-405-390-bce-item
DenominationDecadrachm
Country / EmpireAncient Syracuse (Sicily, Magna Graecia)
Obverse DesignCharioteer (auriga) driving a quadriga (four-horse chariot) galloping left, crowned by Nike (Victory) flying above. Often, a panoply of arms (cuirass, greaves, helmet, shield) is depicted in the exergue below the chariot.
Reverse DesignHead of the nymph Arethusa facing left or right, surrounded by four dolphins. The inscription 'SYRAKOSION' (of the Syracusans) is typically present.
