Sicily Syracuse Ag Tetradrachm Agathocles 317-289 BC NGC VF S95
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Sicily Syracuse Ag Tetradrachm Agathocles 317-289 BC NGC VF S95

Year / Era: 317-289 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm, a coin worth four drachmas
Certification: NGC
Grade Slab: VF-35
Ruler: Agathocles
Obverse: Usually features a head of Kore-Persephone, the goddess of spring, with a wreath of grain and earrings.
Reverse: Depicts a charioteer in a galloping quadriga (four-horse chariot), driving left, often with a Kentron (whip) and reins.

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A Sicily Syracuse Agathocles Ag tetradrachm (317-289 BC) is a silver coin from the ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse, minted during the reign of the tyrant Agathocles. The coin's obverse typically features a portrait, often of Persephone or Arethusa, while the reverse typically depicts a charioteer in a quadriga, representing the traditional symbol of Syracuse, and often includes the city's name. These coins are highly valued by collectors for their historical significance and artistic quality.

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