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Tetradrachm 466 BC - 405 BC
| Silver | 17.10 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 466 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.10 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, hook earring, and linear necklace with pearl-shaped pendant; ΦPYΓIΛΛ/OΣ in two lines below, four dolphins and ΣV-PAK-OΣ-I-ON around.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣV-PAK-OΣ-I-ON
ΦPYΓIΛΛ
OΣ
Engraver: Phrygillos
Comment
Fischer-Bossert, Coins 47t; Tudeer 47.1; Gillet 622; de Luynes 1214–1215; Regling, Antike 593.
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 wealth of the city-state of Syracuse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (466 BC - 405 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (466 BC - 405 BC) coin.
