Syracuse Tetradrachm - Agathokles, -310 – -305
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-310 – -305
Ruler
Agathocles
(-317–-304)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.15
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -310 to -305. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.15 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Persephone (or Arethusa) at centre facing left, wearing a crown of corn ears and a pearl necklace; surrounded by three dolphins.
- Reverse
- Quadriga moving left at centre, with charioteer holding reins and kentron behind; triskeles above; inscription with city name at bottom; all within dotted border
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (310 BC - 305 BC) | — | — | — | NK below neck | ||
| ND (310 BC - 305 BC) | — | — | — | ΦI below neck | ||
| ND (310 BC - 305 BC) | — | € 7100,00 | € 26000,00 | ΝΙ below neck |
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