Tetradrachm (466 BC - 460 BC) front Tetradrachm (466 BC - 460 BC) back
Tetradrachm (466 BC - 460 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 466 BC - 460 BC

 
Silver 17.33 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Syracuse (Sicily)
Period
Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
466 BC - 460 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (20)
Currency
Litra
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.33 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#408052
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Arethusa right, hair in thin band; four dolphins around.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΣYRAKOΣION

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 (466 BC - 460 BC)  - - - - - -

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