[coin size: 1.9cm/0.75"]
Material: Silver - tetadrahm.
Time.period: 485-478 B.C.
ncient Greek silver coin, specifically a tetradrachm from Syracuse in Sicily, dating to the Archaic Period (485-478 B.C.) during the reign of Hieron I.
The obverse (front) of the coin features the head of the nymph Arethusa, who was associated with the freshwater spring on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse. The inscription around her head is "ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ" (SYRAKOSION), which translates to "of the Syracusans".
The reverse (back) depicts a victorious horseman.
The coin is a significant example of ancient Greek numismatics, known for its artistic and detailed design.
Ancient Greek coins had designs that varied by region and were used to pay mercenaries and facilitate trade.
These coins are highly regarded as masterpieces of ancient Greek art due to their elegant and detailed designs.
