Tetradrachm (460 BC - 455 BC) front Tetradrachm (460 BC - 455 BC) back
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Tetradrachm 460 BC - 455 BC

 
Silver 17.21 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
460 BC - 455 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (20)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.21 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185484
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Around, four dolphins swimming right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣΥΡΑ ΚΟΣ ΙΟΝ

Comment

Pozzi 574; Randazzo 532.

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 rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (460 BC - 455 BC)  - - - - - -

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