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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.780
Title
Decadrachm (Damareteion) of Syracuse
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 470 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Classical period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/188090

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
41.54 g
Die Axis
9
Denomination
decadrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
A.S. Dewing bought this coin from Dr. Jacob Hirsch in New York in Jan. 7, 1952

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
B. V192/ R264

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.780
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Quadriga at the walk r., driven by male charioteer; above small Nike flying r. to crown the horses; in exergue, lion running r.; border of dots.
Rev.: Head of Arethusa wearing an olive wreath r.; around, four dolphins. Very thin linear border.

Subjects and Contexts

  • Ancient Coins

Verification Level

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