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Tetradrachm - Dionysius I 405 BC - 395 BC
| Silver | 17.13 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Dionysius I the Elder (405 BC - 367 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 395 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.13 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa to left, wearing ampyx and sphendone, double-spiral earring and simple necklace with a large pearl pendant; in the field to left, three dolphins, two swimming downwards and one upwards; to right, behind Arethusa's neck, dolphin swimming downwards.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ-Ω-Ν
Comment
Fischer-Bossert/Tudeer 82.
Unsigned, but struck from dies prepared by Eukleidas.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Sicily) featuring Dionysius I (405 BC - 395 BC) is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design features a portrait of the ruler on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other, symbolizing the power and wealth of the city-state of Syracuse. The coin's intricate design and craftsmanship have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 395 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Dionysius I (405 BC - 395 BC) coin.
