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Tetradrachm 450 BC - 440 BC
Silver | 17.48 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
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Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 450 BC - 440 BC |
Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
Currency | Litra |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 17.48 g |
Diameter | 24 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#408051 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa right, hair in band; four dolphins around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣVRAKOΣI – ON
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 pulled by four horses) on the other. This design was unique to Syracuse and reflected the city's strong cultural and economic ties with Greece.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (450 BC - 440 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (450 BC - 440 BC) coin.