Syracuse Tetradrachm, -450 – -440
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-450 – -440
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.35
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -450 to -440. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.35 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; Nike flying to right above, crowning horses, ketos in exergue.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa right, wearing earring, necklace and headband; ΣΥRAΚΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 440 BC) | — |
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