Syracuse Dekadrachm, -405 – -367
Information
Country
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-405 – -367
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
43.25
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -405 to -367. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 43.25 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in his left, driving a racing quadriga to left; above, Nike flying right to crown the charioteer. In the exergue on two steps, a panoply of arms
- Reverse
- Head of Kore-Persephone to left, her hair bound in a wreath of reeds, wearing a pearl necklace and a triple-pendant earring. Behind her neck, scallop shell and around, four dolphins
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 367 BC) | — |
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