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Unknown Maker, Greek

Ten-drachma coin (decadrachm)
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Maker

Unknown Maker, Greek

Culture

Greek

Title

Ten-drachma coin (decadrachm)

Year

405-400 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silver

Geography

Mint: Syracuse

Dimensions

Weight: 41.4 g (41.4 g)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Appropriation Fund

Object Number

40.015.25

Type

Publications

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

As the images on coins became increasingly detailed, masters of the craft emerged. Two of the most famous die-engravers of the ancient world, Kimon and Euainetos, produced silver decadrachms for the city of Syracuse. These large coins were most likely prizes for victors of the city's annual Assinarian Games. The obverse of this coin, which depicts a quadriga or four-horse chariot, was engraved by Kimon. Kimon’s work shows dramatic movement, with horses charging in one direction while the goddess of Victory flies above.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Greek
Ten-drachma coin (decadrachm), 405-400 BCE
Silver
Weight: 41.4 g (41.4 g)
Museum Appropriation Fund 40.015.25

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