Syracuse Tetras, -425 – -400
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetras
Year
-425 – -400
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetras from Syracuse. Issued from -425 to -400. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Arethusa right, wearing necklace, hair loosely gathered at the top of her head; dolphin behind and before. At the left of the head, ΣYΡA, SYPA, SUPA or SYRA
- Reverse
- Octopus; three pellets indicating the value.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425 BC - 400 BC) | — | € 96,00 |
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