Tetradrachm (440 BC - 430 BC) front Tetradrachm (440 BC - 430 BC) back
Tetradrachm (440 BC - 430 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 440 BC - 430 BC

 
Silver 17.18 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
440 BC - 430 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (20)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.18 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#399459
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of Arethousa right, hair in thin band, wearing hoop earring with pendant, and pearl necklace; ΣV-RA-KOΣION to right, four dolphins swimming around.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣV-RA-KOΣION

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (440 BC - 430 BC)  - - - - - -

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