Syracuse Dekadrachm - Dionysius I, -405 – -400
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-405 – -400
Ruler
Dionysius I the Elder
(-405–-367)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
41.86
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -405 to -400. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 41.86 g.
- Obverse
- Quadriga galloping to left, driven by female charioteer holding the reins with both hands; above, Nike flying right, holding wreath to crown the driver; in exergue, on two slightly raised lines, shield, pair of greaves, cuirass and crested helmet; below.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring and necklace of pearls; around, four dolphins; below the dolphin swimming under Arethusa’s neck, signature ΕΥΑΙΝΕ.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (405 BC - 400 BC) | — |
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