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Tetradrachm - Deinomenid Tyranny 480 BC - 475 BC
| Silver | 17.07 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 475 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa to right, wearing necklace and pearl diadem, and with her hair tied in a krobylos that is bound up and falls over her diadem. Around, four dolphins swimming right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of two different animal symbols on its obverse side: a dolphin and a quadriga (a four-horse chariot). This design was meant to represent the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the sea, as well as its wealth and power. The use of these symbols also had a deeper meaning, as the dolphin was associated with the Greek god Apollo, who was revered as a protector of the city, while the quadriga symbolized the power and prestige of the ruling Deinomenid dynasty.
