Syracuse Tetradrachm, 405
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
405
Ruler
Second Democracy
(-465–-405)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.22
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued in 405. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.22 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, dolphin left
- Reverse
- Head of Arethousa left; ΣΥΡ-Α-ΚΟ-Σ-Ι-Ω-Ν and four dolphins around
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-405) | — |
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