Silver tetradrachm of the Sicilian polis of Syracuse. On the obverse, the head of Athena, encircled
Silver tetradrachm of the Sicilian polis of Syracuse. On the obverse, the head of Athena, encircled by four dolphins; on the reverse, a female charioteer driving a quadriga, with the goddess Nike flying above to crown her. Signed by the engraver Eukleidas; ca. 405-400 BCE. Photo credit: Exekias/Wikimedia Commons. -- source link
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