Tetradrachm (415 BC - 405 BC) front Tetradrachm (415 BC - 405 BC) back
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Tetradrachm 415 BC - 405 BC

 
Silver 16.41 g -
Description
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
16.41 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#408993
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Arethusa left, hair bound by ribbon and floating above; around, four dolphins.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΥPAKOΣΙON

Comment

Tudeer 11; Rizzo pl. XLII, 5.

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 coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (415 BC - 405 BC)  - - - - - -

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