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ID:     w12-2-008
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Greek
Region:     SICILY
City:     Syracuse
Issuer:     Gelon
Date Ruled:     485-478 BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Tetradrachm
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     ca. 485-466 BC
Diameter:     24 mm
Weight:     17,4 g
Obverse die reference:     Boehringer V88
Reverse die reference:     Boehringer R136
Obverse Description:     Charioteer driving quadriga right, Nike flying above, crowning the horses.
Reverse Legend:     ΣVPA-K-OΣ-IO-N
Reverse Description:     Diademed head of Arethusa right, four dolphins around.
Mint:     Syracuse
Primary Reference:     Boehringer 197 (V88/R136)
Reference2:     SNG ANS 63 (same dies)
Photograph Credit:     Münzhandlung & Antiquariat Maico Heere
Source:     http://www.muenzen-goettingen.de