Tetradrachm of Syracuse, signed by Euainetos and Eukleidas

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1.1965.843
People: Euainetos, Greek (-410 - -367)
Eukleidas, Greek
Title: Tetradrachm of Syracuse, signed by Euainetos and Eukleidas
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 415 BCE-405 BCE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Syracuse (Sicily)
Period: Classical period, High
Culture: Greek
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/188445

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Silver

Metal

AR

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

16.9 g

Die Axis

9

Denomination

tetradrachm

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: ΕΥΑΙΝΕΤΟ [Σ]
Reverse Inscription: ΕΥΚΛΕΙ [ΔΑΣ] ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΣ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: Tudeer 37

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: 1.1965.843
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obverse: Quadriga r., driven by charioteer; above, Nike flying with branch or wreath to crown charioteer. In exergue, wheel lying on side; on exergue line, signature.
Reverse: Head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins. On lower rim of sphendone signature.

Verification Level

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