Syracuse Tetradrachm - Deinomenid Tyranny, -480 – -475
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-480 – -475
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.07
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -480 to -475. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 17.07 g.
- Obverse
- Male charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a goad in his right hand and the reins in both, driving a walking quadriga to right. Above Nike flying right to crown the horses
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa to right, wearing necklace and pearl diadem, and with her hair tied in a krobylos that is bound up and falls over her diadem. Around, four dolphins swimming right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (480 BC - 475 BC) | — |
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