Syracuse Tetradrachm, -440 – -430
Information
Country
Syracuse
Syracuse
Currency
Litra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-440 – -430
Ruler
Second Democracy
(-465–-405)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.18
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Syracuse. Issued from -440 to -430. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 17.18 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos left.
- Reverse
- Head of Arethousa right, hair in thin band, wearing hoop earring with pendant, and pearl necklace; ΣV-RA-KOΣION to right, four dolphins swimming around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (440 BC - 430 BC) | — |
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