Title

Greek 5th century BC, Silver coins of Syracuse (left) Decadrachm with the nymph Arethusa

Caption

Greek 5th century BC, Silver coins of Syracuse (left) Decadrachm with the nymph Arethusa, about 405 BC. The nymph is shown with her elaborately curled hair. signature of the artist Kimon, appears on the dolphin underneath her neck. (Right) Decadrachm with the nymph Arethusa with reeds in her hair. about 405 BC The name of the artist Euainetos is visible under the neck

Date

5th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A07_136

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,6Mb) / 25,0in x 9,3in / 7497 x 2797 (300dpi)

Keywords

Greek 5th century BC Silver coin Decadrachm nymph Arethusa Euainetos ancient Greek Greece money coin