Syracuse Tetradrachm, -450 – -440
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-450 – -440
Ruler
Second Democracy
(-465–-405)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.25
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -450 to -440. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.25 g.
- Obverse
- Slow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. In exergue, ketos right.
- Reverse
- Head of the nymph Arethusa right, hair bound with double fillet, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450 BC - 440 BC) | — |
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