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Tetradrachm 415 BC - 409 BC
| Silver | 17.18 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 415 BC - 409 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.18 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa to left, her hair in a sakkos, and wearing an ampyx inscribed with ΦΡΥ, four dolphins swimming around
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
ΦΡΥ
Engraver: Phrygillos
Comment
Fischer-Bossert, Coins 53-54; Tudeer 53-54; Rizzo, pl. XLIII, 13-14.
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 coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 409 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 - 409 BC) coin.
