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Tetradrachm 415 BC - 405 BC
| Silver | 17.21 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 415 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.21 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound tightly around her head, wearing a double-curved earring and a simple necklace. Below neck, ΕΥΜΗΝΟΥ and around head, four dolphins, three swimming upwards to left and one swimming downwards to right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
ΕΥΜΗΝΟΥ
Engraver: Eumenes
Comment
Ward 275.
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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 405 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (415 BC - 405 BC) coin.
