© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 430 BC
430 BC year| Silver | 17.28 g | 25 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 | 17.28 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed head of Arethusa right, hair in ornate sakkos; four dolphins around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Comment
Pozzi 592.
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 ancient Greece and was considered a symbol of power and wealth.
