Syracuse Tetradrachm, -415 – -405
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)
17.18
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -415 to -405. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.18 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in left, driving galloping chariot to left. Above, Nike flying right to crown the driver and in exergue, grain ear
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa to left, her hair in a sakkos, and wearing an ampyx inscribed with ΦΡΥ, four dolphins swimming around
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 405 BC) | — |
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