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Drachm - Dionysios I
| Issuer | Syracuse |
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| Year | 405 BC |
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| Value | Drachm (5) |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter facing head of the nymph Arethusa, slightly turned to the left, rendered in fine high relief characteristic of late fifth-century Syracusan coinage. The hair is elaborately styled with tight curls framing the face and bound with a cord, surmounted by a Corinthian helmet pushed back on the head. Two dolphins are positioned flanking the head in the field, serving as symbols of Syracuse's maritime identity. The portrait displays the hallmarks of the early phase of the celebrated school of Syracusan die engravers, combining idealized beauty with sculptural depth. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ |
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| Reverse script | Greek |
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