Silver Four-Drachma Coin from Syracuse, Sicily: Made during King Agathocles' Rule (Around 2,300 Years Ago, 310-305 BCE)
Silver Coin from Syracuse (Sicily)
Time Period: Around 2,300 years ago (310-305 BCE) Historical Context: Minted during King Agathocles' reign
Material: Silver Size: 25.5 mm across (about the size of a U.S. quarter)
Weight: 17.24 grams
Type: Four-drachma coin (Tetradrachm) Expert Reference: HGCS 2 / 1348
Front Side (Obverse)
The front shows the profile of Arethusa (a water nymph from Greek mythology) facing left. She wears:
A crown made of corn ears
Earrings
A pearl necklace
Three dolphins swim around her portrait
Back Side (Reverse)
The back shows a four-horse chariot (quadriga) jumping to the left with a charioteer:
The driver holds both reins and a riding crop
Above the chariot is a three-legged symbol (triskelion)
A line marks the ground beneath the horses
Condition
Excellent (SUP) condition with special features:
Perfectly centered on an expanded metal blank
Very pronounced raised details
Attractive gray patina (natural aged coloring)
Overall very visually appealing!
Silver Coin from Syracuse (Sicily)
Time Period: Around 2,300 years ago (310-305 BCE) Historical Context: Minted during King Agathocles' reign
Material: Silver Size: 25.5 mm across (about the size of a U.S. quarter)
Weight: 17.24 grams
Type: Four-drachma coin (Tetradrachm) Expert Reference: HGCS 2 / 1348
Front Side (Obverse)
The front shows the profile of Arethusa (a water nymph from Greek mythology) facing left. She wears:
A crown made of corn ears
Earrings
A pearl necklace
Three dolphins swim around her portrait
Back Side (Reverse)
The back shows a four-horse chariot (quadriga) jumping to the left with a charioteer:
The driver holds both reins and a riding crop
Above the chariot is a three-legged symbol (triskelion)
A line marks the ground beneath the horses
Condition
Excellent (SUP) condition with special features:
Perfectly centered on an expanded metal blank
Very pronounced raised details
Attractive gray patina (natural aged coloring)
Overall very visually appealing!
Silver Coin from Syracuse (Sicily)
Time Period: Around 2,300 years ago (310-305 BCE) Historical Context: Minted during King Agathocles' reign
Material: Silver Size: 25.5 mm across (about the size of a U.S. quarter)
Weight: 17.24 grams
Type: Four-drachma coin (Tetradrachm) Expert Reference: HGCS 2 / 1348
Front Side (Obverse)
The front shows the profile of Arethusa (a water nymph from Greek mythology) facing left. She wears:
A crown made of corn ears
Earrings
A pearl necklace
Three dolphins swim around her portrait
Back Side (Reverse)
The back shows a four-horse chariot (quadriga) jumping to the left with a charioteer:
The driver holds both reins and a riding crop
Above the chariot is a three-legged symbol (triskelion)
A line marks the ground beneath the horses
Condition
Excellent (SUP) condition with special features:
Perfectly centered on an expanded metal blank
Very pronounced raised details
Attractive gray patina (natural aged coloring)
Overall very visually appealing!
