Drachm (100 BC - 70 BC) front Drachm (100 BC - 70 BC) back
Drachm (100 BC - 70 BC) photo
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Drachm 100 BC - 70 BC

 
Silver 3.86 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Tenedos (Troad)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 70 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.86 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#432232
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double axe; below left; monogram and bunch of grapes to left; below right, tripod; all within laurel wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΤΕΝΕΔΙΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Tenedos (Troad) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to 1/100th of a talent, which was a unit of weight and value.