Æ23 (400 BC - 350 BC) front Æ23 (400 BC - 350 BC) back
Æ23 (400 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Æ23 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Bronze 8.25 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Tanagra (Boeotia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.25 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#146683
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

TAN in large concave incuse with curved edge

Script: Greek

Lettering: TAN

Comment

Head, Boeotia p. 79; Traité III 359, pl. CCIV, 22; BMC 29, pl. X, 4.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a helmeted head of Athena, a griffin, and a rose. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Tanagra, and that it may have had a specific significance or meaning to the people who used it.