Syracuse Tetradrachm, -415 – -405

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Syracuse 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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