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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetartemorion 400 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 0.18 g | 5.5 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Empire (Achaemenid Empire (559 BC - 330 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 332 BC |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.18 g |
| Diameter | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned head of Great King right.
Comment
Corfù Type 4; Troxell & Kagan –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetartemorion coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Achaemenid Empire, which was the first multicultural empire in history, spanning across three continents and leaving a lasting legacy in the fields of art, architecture, and governance.
