Syracuse Tetradrachm, -460 – -455
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-460 – -455
Ruler
Second Democracy
(-465–-405)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.21
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -460 to -455. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 17.21 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both. Above, Nike flying right to crown the horses and in exergue, ketos to right.
- Reverse
- Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Around, four dolphins swimming right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (460 BC - 455 BC) | — |
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