Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side.　
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On the side of the coin on the left is a barely visible man on a four-horse drawn vehicle facing left, wearing flowing clothing, a stick in his right hand, and the reins of the horses in his left. Above flies a barely visible winged woman holding a wreath to crown the man. Below, a line under the horses is an assortment of armor. The other side of the coin depicts the head of a woman facing left, wearing a necklace, dangling earing, her hair is tied back in a headband. Four dolphins surround her head along the border. Below, the Greek characters: E Y A I N E.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.894
Title
Decadrachm of Syracuse
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
400 BCE-370 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/188392

Location

Location
Level 3, Room 3200, Ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Art, Classical Sculpture
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Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
42.51 g
Die Axis
10
Denomination
decadrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: Rev.: Below, EY AINE.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
G. O.VI-R.C.XIV,7 (this coin).

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
1.1965.894
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Dies of 1.1965.893. Quadriga l., driven by male charioteer holding long crop; above, Nike flying r. to crown the charioteer; in exergue, on stepped base, panoply, consisting of cuirass, shield, greaves and helmet; on the lower step, [ATHLA]; border of fine dots.
Rev.: Dies of 1.1965.893. SYRAKOSION; head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; below, EY AINE. Border of fine dots.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 3200 West Arcade, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 11/16/2014 - 01/01/2050

Subjects and Contexts

  • Ancient Coins

Verification Level

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