/internal/media/dispatcher/1223297/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailTetradrachm of Syracuse with head of Arethusa, signed by Kimonc. 413–399 B.C.Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 16.30 gm.SilverCatharine Page Perkins Fund00.1171Obverse: Head of Arethusa, almost full-front to left, with earring and necklace; flowing hair, with a diadem on which are said to be traces of Kimon in Greek (see Brett catalogue, no. 417).
Traces of inscription in Greek above to name the nymph (also Brett, no. 417).
Around the head are four dolphins among the tresses.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Quadriga with horses galloping to left and charioteer bent forward.
Nike flies to right to crown the charioteer.
In exergue: inscription in Greek above ear of barley.
Plain border.
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