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Tetradrachm 415 BC - 409 BC
| Silver | 17.38 g | 24 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 | 17.38 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa left, hair in ampyx, decorated with a swan, and sphendone, inscribed EVKΛEI, wearing hook-shaped earring and pearl necklace; four dolphins around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EVKΛEI
Engraver: Eukleidas
Comment
Fischer-Bossert, Coins 37; Tudeer 37; Bement 500; Rizzo pl. XLII, 19 and XLV, 2; Warren 374; Gillet 617; Pozzi 1262; de Luynes 1203; McClean 2712.
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.
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.
