© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 406 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 17.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 406 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fast quadriga driven left by chiton clad charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, holding wreath to crown the charioteer; on the exergual line, KIMΩN. In exergue, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN / ear of barley left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
KIMΩN
ΣYPAKOΣIΩN
Engraver: Kimon
Comment
Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 11 (this obverse die) and 10 (this reverse die); Boehringer, SNR 57, 1978, pl. 31, 297; Boehringer, Essays Thompson, pl. 38, 4; Kraay-Hirmer pl. 45, 123 (this obverse die) and pl. 44, 122 (this reverse die). Cahn, Arethusa Soteira, 1b; Tudeer 80; Coins, Artists and Tyrants 80.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features the image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and prestige of the city-state of Syracuse.
