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Dekadrachm - Agathokles 317 BC - 310 BC
| Gold | 4.31 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Agathocles (317 BC - 304 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.31 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving galloping biga right; triskeles and Φ below, ΣYP-A-K-OΣIΩN around.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣYP-A-K-OΣIΩN
Φ
Comment
Bérend, l’or, pl. 9, 1 var. (no f); BAR Issue 1; HGC 2, 1276 var. (no f); SNG ANS –; BMC –; Dewing –; Gillet –; Jameson –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm - Agathokles coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Sicilian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a quadriga, or four-horse chariot, which was a common motif in ancient Sicilian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural exchange that occurred in the ancient Mediterranean world.
