© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dekadrachm - Dionysios I 405 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 43.31 g | 31 mm |
| 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 | 43.31 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethousa left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, hair restrained in an ampyx and open-weave sakkos; ΣΥΡΑ ΚΟΣΙΩN behind hair, four swimming dolphins around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑ ΚΟΣΙΩN
Comment
Jongkees 8; Scavino 8; Pozzi 611.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dekadrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of two different artistic styles: the obverse (front) side features a classical Greek portrait of the ruler Dionysios I, while the reverse (back) side depicts a more stylized and abstract image of a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses). This blending of styles is known as "hybridism" and was a common feature of ancient Greek art during the 4th century BC.
