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Tetras Syracuse - head ¾ left 415 BC - 405 BC
| Bronze | 1.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Syracuse (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 415 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octopus.
Comment
This is sometimes incorrectly listed with a creation date of 390 BC under Dionysios I. This is unlikely as all major references list it as being created during the Second Democracy, and Exakestidas, who likely created the pictured example, was primarily active during the Second Democracy 425-405 BC.
C. Boehringer, Essays Thompson pl. 39, 26.
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin from Syracuse (Sicily) features a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin depicts a quadriga, a chariot pulled by four horses, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and artistic influences of ancient Greece, which had a significant impact on the city of Syracuse during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 405 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetras (Syracuse - head ¾ left) (415 BC - 405 BC) coin.
