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Post by alsadeekalsadouk Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:13 pm

Greek Coins
Syracuse

Tetradrachm of Arethusa l Arethusa_l


Tetradrachm signed by Eumenes and Euainetos circa 410, AR 17.28 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron. Above, Nike flying l., carrying in one hand a wreath to crown him, and in the other a cord from which hangs a rectangular tablet inscribed EYAIN / ETO. In exergue two dolphins swimming toward each other. Rev. [SURAKOSIW]N Head of Arethusa l., wearing sphendone and ampyx ornamented with stars; beneath neck truncation, EVME – NO – Y. Around, four dolphins

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Tetradrachm of Arethusa l Arethusa_lgg

* on the head of Arethusa  name but not showing fine should be : SURAKOSIW  =Syracuse
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