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Tetradrachm 430 BC
430 BC year| Silver | 17.17 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 430 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethousa right, wearing wide tainia, earring, and necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ to right, four dolphins around
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is interesting because it features the image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other, which was a symbol of the city's power and wealth.
