Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient)

Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 450 BC - 440 BC obverse imageTetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 450 BC - 440 BC reverse image
Tetradrachm coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece (ancient) flagGreece (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    450 BC - 440 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

$565.25-$1898.00

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 the nymph Arethusa right, hair bound with double fillet, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Slow quadriga driven right by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. In exergue, ketos right.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


n/a

Tetradrachm Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


Reverse:


ΣVRAKOΣI – ON

Tetradrachm Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Tetradrachm sizes
  • Weight:17.25 g
  • Diameter:26 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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