Syracuse Tetradrachm, -415 – -410
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-415 – -410
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -415 to -410. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.41 g.
- Obverse
- Prancing quadriga driven left by clean-shaven charioteer, wearing long chiton and leaning forwards to restrain horses, while holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown him. In exergue, engraver name.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa left wearing earring and necklace; hair caught up at back of head and styled in waves on the brow. Beneath chin, a diptych with tablet inscribed engraver name. At either side of head, two pairs of dolphins snout to snout.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 410 BC) | — |
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