Syracuse Tetradrachm, -485 – -440
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-485 – -440
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -485 to -440. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.2 g.
- Obverse
- Walking beige passing to the right, guided by an charioteer holding the reins in one hand and a whip in the other. Head of the nymph Arethusa on the right, with necklace and earrings, surrounded by four swimming dolphins on the left. Between the head and the dolphins, inscriptions meaning: (currency) of Syracuse.
- Reverse
- Steed passing to the right, guided by an charioteer holding the reins in one hand and a whip in the other. Above, Victory (Niké) flying to the right and crowning the carriage. Below, Scylla (not visible here).
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 440 BC) | — | 33% | ||
| ND (485 BC - 480 BC) | — | (fr) Différences stylistiques et présence d'un champ en dessous du bige | 67% |
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