syracuse-ancient-greek-city-state-sicily-c-405-bc-item
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DenominationDecadrachm
Country / EmpireSyracuse (Ancient Greek city-state, Sicily)
Obverse DesignHead of the nymph Arethusa facing left, wearing an ampyx and necklace, surrounded by four dolphins. Artist's signature (Euainetos) often present on the ampyx or below the neck.
Reverse DesignQuadriga (four-horse chariot) driven by a charioteer, crowned by Nike (goddess of victory) flying above. A panoply of arms (shield, cuirass, greaves, helmet) in the exergue below the ground line.
