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© Nomos AG
Tetartemorion 425 BC - 395 BC
| Silver | 0.17 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Thebes (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 395 BC |
| Value | Tetartemorion (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.17 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kantharos.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: Θ Ε
Comment
Bérend, Réflexions 31.
Interesting fact
The Tetartemorion coin from Thebes (Boeotia) made of Silver weighing 0.17 g is interesting because it features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a shield with a horseman on top, while the reverse side features a quadripartite incuse square with a crescent moon in the upper left corner. This design was used during the time of the Theban hegemony, which was a brief period of Theban dominance over Greece in the 4th century BC. The coin's design reflects the political and military power of Thebes during this time.
