Syracuse Drachm - Dionysios I, -405 – -367
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
-405 – -367
Ruler
Dionysius I the Elder
(-405–-367)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.07
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Syracuse. Issued from -405 to -367. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.07 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena facing, wearing triple crested Attic helmet, earring and necklace of pendant acorns. Around, four dolphins
- Reverse
- Leukaspis, nude but for helmet, striding right, holding spear in his right hand and shield with his left. Behind, square altar, before, sacrificed lamb lying on its back and in exergue, here off the flan as usual, ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 367 BC) | — |
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