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Dekadrachm of Syracuse with quadriga, signed by Euainetos
Signed by: Euainetos
Greek
Classical Period
413–387 B.C. (?)
Mint: Sicily, Syracuse
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 43.03 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number04.1605
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0425.
DescriptionObverse: Victorious four-horse racing chariot to left. All horses' legs off the ground.
Nike flies to right, crowning driver.
In exergue, armor.
Inscription below?
Reverse: Head of Arethusa, nymph of Syracuse, surrounded by four dolphins.
Inscriptions in Greek above, below, and in front of neck.
Nike flies to right, crowning driver.
In exergue, armor.
Inscription below?
Reverse: Head of Arethusa, nymph of Syracuse, surrounded by four dolphins.
Inscriptions in Greek above, below, and in front of neck.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; 1904: received by MFA from Edward Perry Warren in exchange for 03.948; September 8. 1904: accessioned by MFA