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Dekadrachm - Dionysios I 405 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 43.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (50) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 43.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound in an ampyx with a net behind, and wearing a pendant earring and a pearl necklace. Around her head, four dolphins: two swimming towards each other before, one swimming downwards behind, and one nestling under the neck truncation
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
Engraver: Kimon
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of two different designs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts the head of the Greek god Dionysus, while the reverse side shows a quiver full of arrows, which was a symbol of the city of Syracuse. This combination of symbols reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and it is a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.
