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Tetradrachm - Gelon I 485 BC - 483 BC
| Silver | 17.30 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Gelon I (Γέλων) (485 BC - 478 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 485 BC - 483 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.30 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa to left, wearing a thin necklace with a pendant and a pearl necklace, and with her hair tied in a krobylos that is bound up and falls over her pearl diadem; around, four dolphins swimming counterclockwise to left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣV RΑ ΚΟ ΣΙΟΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Gelon I (485 BC - 483 BC) from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of Greek and Sicilian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a quadriga (a four-horse chariot) driven by the mythical creature, the Chimera. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural exchange that occurred in Sicily during the ancient Greek period.
