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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 413 BC - 405 BC
| Silver | 17.27 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 413 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.27 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethousa right, hair gathered behind in knot held with band, wearing triple-pendant earring and linear necklace with frontal pendant; ΣY-PA-KOΣIΩN and four dolphins swimming around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣY-PA-KOΣIΩN
Comment
Tudeer 62; Rizzo pl. XLVII, 8.
Unsigned dies in the style of Eukleidas.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features the image of the Greek goddess Arethusa, who was revered as the patron deity of the city, on one side, and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. This design was unique to Syracuse and reflected the city's cultural and political ties to ancient Greece.
