© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 450 BC - 430 BC
| Silver | 17.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 430 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing necklace and earring; around, four dolphins.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣVPA – KO – ΣIO – N
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 trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered a symbol of the wealth and power of the city of Syracuse during that time.
