© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Drachm - Dionysios I 405 BC
405 BC year| Silver | 4.07 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 405 BC |
| Value | Drachm (5) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Leukaspis, nude but for helmet, striding right, holding spear in his right hand and shield with his left. Behind, square altar, before, sacrificed lamb lying on its back and in exergue, here off the flan as usual, ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ
Comment
Rizzo pl. XLVII, 1; Boehringer, Essays Thompson pl. 38, 6; Lacroix, Travaux Le Rider pl. 19, 10; Warren 388.
Unsigned dies in the style of Eukleidas.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin featuring Dionysios I (405 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) is considered one of the most valuable ancient Greek coins in existence. In 2018, a similar coin was sold at an auction for a whopping $2.7 million! That's a staggering amount for a coin that's over 2,400 years old.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-405) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Drachm - Dionysios I (405 BC) coin.
