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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 450 BC
450 BC year| Silver | 17.16 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 450 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.16 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa right, hair in wide band, wearing loop earring and ornate necklace; ΣVPA-KO-ΣI-O-N and four dolphins around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣVPA-KO-ΣI-O-N
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is interesting because it features a portrait 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 wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-450) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (450 BC) coin.
