Didrachm - The Gamoroi

Issuer Syracuse
Year 510 BC - 490 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 7.93 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boehringer#33
Obverse description Horse rider advancing right, holding a second horse, by the reins, on the far side of him.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ϟVRΑ
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 8991680000
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