Syracuse Tetradrachm - The Gamoroi, -500 – -485
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-500 – -485
Ruler
First Democracy
(-510–-485)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -500 to -485. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 17.2 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; SVR (koppa)/SION in two lines above.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethousa left in incuse circle in center of quadripartite incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 485 BC) | — |
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