Syracuse Tetradrachm, -500 – -485
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-500 – -485
Ruler
First Democracy
(-510–-485)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
16.85
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -500 to -485. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 16.85 g.
- Obverse
- Quadriga moving slowly to right with a beardless charioteer holding the reins in both hands
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square with, at the center, a circular incuse containing a diademed head of Arethusa to left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 485 BC) | — |
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