Tetradrachm (460 BC - 450 BC) front Tetradrachm (460 BC - 450 BC) back
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Tetradrachm 460 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 17.07 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
460 BC - 450 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (20)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.07 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#407192
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Arethusa to right, wearing earring, necklace and headband, her hair tied in a krobylos; ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins around.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣVRAKOΣION

Comment

Randazzo 535-536.

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 design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and strength of the city-state of Syracuse.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (460 BC - 450 BC)  - - - - - -

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