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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dekadrachm - Dionysius I 405 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 43.32 g | 35 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 | 43.32 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Arethousa left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, hair restrained in an ampyx, inscribed K, and open-weave sakkos; ΣΥΡAΚΟΣΙΩN behind hair, four swimming dolphins around, the bottom dolphin inscribed KIMΩN.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡAΚΟΣΙΩN
KIMΩN
Engraver: Kimon
Comment
Jongkees 3; Scavino 3; HGC 2, 1298; Warren 355; Bement 511; Gillet 645-646; Hunt III 27; de Luynes 1243; Rizzo pl. L, 3; Pozzi 610; Ward 291; Weber 1612; SNG Fitzwilliam 1272–1273; SNG Spencer-Churchill 56; Prosepero 176.
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 goddess Arethusa, 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 a notable example of the cultural fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek art and culture spread throughout the Mediterranean world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 400 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dekadrachm - Dionysius I (405 BC - 400 BC) coin.
