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Tetradrachm: Quadriga (obverse); Head of Artemis/Arethousa (reverse)

485–478 BCE

Greek, minted at Syracuse

(Sicily)
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Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
Weight: 16.913 g (0.60 oz)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1917.987
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Location
Not on view
Print
Two circular, silver views with a dark metallic patina and pitted surfaces depict an ancient coin. On the left, a figure drives a four-horse chariot toward our right. On the right, a woman's profile faces our right, hair gathered into a bun. Four dolphins swim in a ring around her, surrounded by faint, worn lettering. Irregular, textured edges and an uneven surface define the coin's aged, weathered appearance.

Tetradrachm: Quadriga (obverse); Head of Artemis/Arethousa (reverse)

485–478 BCE

Greek, minted at Syracuse (Sicily)

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