© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Hiero I 475 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 17.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Tyrant | Hiero I (478 BC - 466 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#408978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Arethusa right, hair bound with beaded fillet and wearing earring and double necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣV – RΑΚΟ – ΣΙO – Ν
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Hiero I coin from Syracuse (Sicily) is that it features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other, which was a common design element in ancient Greek coinage.
