Syracuse Tetradrachm, -466 – -460
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-466 – -460
Ruler
Second Democracy
(-465–-405)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.32
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -466 to -460. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 17.32 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring, and necklace; ΣV-[R]-AK-O-ΣIO-И and four dolphins around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (466 BC - 460 BC) | — |
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