Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient)

Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 440 BC - 430 BC obverse imageTetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 440 BC - 430 BC reverse image
Tetradrachm coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece (ancient) flagGreece (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    440 BC - 430 BC
  • Period:
    Second Democracy (465 BC - 405 BC)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Syracuse, Italy
Tetradrachm Reference Price

Reference Price

$260.00-$1117.53

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Tetradrachm Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Head of Arethousa right, hair in thin band, wearing hoop earring with pendant, and pearl necklace; V-RA-KOION to right, four dolphins swimming around.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Tetradrachm Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

ΣV-RA-KOΣION

Tetradrachm Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Tetradrachm sizes
  • Weight:17.18 g
  • Diameter:25.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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