Syracuse Tetradrachm, -415 – -405
Information
Country
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-415 – -405
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.21
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -415 to -405. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.21 g.
- Obverse
- Quadriga galloping to left with its driver, holding the reins with both hands and a goad in his right, crowned by Nike, flying to right above, with a wreath held in both of her hands
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa to left, her hair bound tightly around her head, wearing a double-curved earring and a simple necklace. Below neck, ΕΥΜΗΝΟΥ and around head, four dolphins, three swimming upwards to left and one swimming downwards to right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 405 BC) | — |
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