© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Didrachm - The Gamoroi 510 BC - 490 BC
| Silver | 8.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Democracy (510 BC - 485 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 510 BC - 490 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (10) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of the nymph Arethusa left, hair curling back from forehead with dotted parallel lines, within circle sunk at centre of a swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square.
Comment
Rizzo pl. XXXIV, 6.
Per Numismatica Ars Classica, apparently only five specimens known of which only three are in private hands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Didrachm - The Gamoroi coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological figure, this coin bears an image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the city of Syracuse. This design choice was likely meant to highlight the city's maritime connections and its importance as a trading hub in the ancient Greek world.
