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Didrachm 490 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 7.61 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Terone (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 490 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.61 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#422429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm from Terone (Macedon) features an image of a youthful Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, on one side, and a horse on the other. This coin was issued during the reign of King Alexander I of Macedon, who ruled from 498 BC to 454 BC. The image of Dionysus on the coin may suggest that the city of Terone had a strong connection to the cult of Dionysus, and the horse on the other side may symbolize the city's strength and power.
