Tetradrachm of Syracuse

474-450 BCE (Early Classical) Max diam: 1 in. (2.48 cm); axis: 7:00 Citation

Obverse: Quadriga (4-horse chariot) walking right; victory flying overhead, holding wreath; in exergue a snake or sea monster; bead border. Reverse: Head of Arethusa, right, wearing pearl headband and pendant earrings; four dolphins encircle the head.

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18698
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Henry Walters, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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