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Tetradrachm 450 BC - 440 BC

 
Silver 17.35 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 440 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (20)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.35 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#196102
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Arethusa right, wearing earring, necklace and headband; ΣΥRAΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΥRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ

Comment

Rizzo plate 37, 13; Hunt II 254; Bement 469–470.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features the image of the Greek goddess Arethusa, who was revered as the patron deity of the city, on one side, and a quadriga (a chariot drawn by four horses) on the other. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 440 BC)  - - - - - -

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