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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetartemorion 425 BC - 385 BC
| Silver | 0.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Mallos (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 385 BC |
| Value | Tetartemorion (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#177235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cock (or swan?) standing right within pelleted border in incuse square
Script: Greek
Comment
Apparently unpublished, but cf. SNG Levante 145.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetartemorion coin from Mallos (Cilicia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded male head wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek cities like Mallos were under Persian rule.