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Tetradrachm 410 BC
410 BC year| Silver | 17.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 410 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing sphendone and ampyx ornamented with stars; beneath neck truncation, engraver name. Around, four dolphins.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ
EVME – NOY
Translation:
Of Syracuse
Eumenes
Engraver: Eumenes
Comment
Tudeer 45; Coins, Artists and Tyrants 45.
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 strength of the city-state of Syracuse.
