Syracuse Tetradrachm - Deinomenid Tyranny, -478 – -475
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-478 – -475
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.86
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -478 to -475. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 16.86 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right, Nike flying above right, crowning horses.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl diadem and necklace, ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (478 BC - 475 BC) | — |
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