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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm 470 BC - 466 BC
| Silver | 17.51 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hiero I (478 BC - 466 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 466 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.51 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa right, wearing earring and necklace, hair tied at back with pearl hairband; ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
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.
