Didrachm - The Gamoroi

Issuer Syracuse
Year 510 BC - 490 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 8.45 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#32, Jameson#1904, Kraay&Hirm#73
Obverse description Horse rider advancing right, holding a second horse, by the reins, on the far side of him.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering SVRAO – SI – ON
Reverse description Head of the nymph Arethusa left, hair curling back from forehead with dotted parallel lines, within circle sunk at centre of a swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (510 BC - 490 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5299339270
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