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Tetartemorion 457 BC - 448 BC
| Silver | 0.23 g | 4.0 mm |
| Issuer | Tanagra (Boeotia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 457 BC - 448 BC |
| Value | Tetartemorion (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.23 g |
| Diameter | 4.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#146682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse's head facing left within incuse square
Comment
Traité III 342; Imhoof-Blumer, Boeotiens, 95.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetartemorion coin from Tanagra (Boeotia) is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a crescent moon, a star, and a dolphin. These symbols likely held significant cultural or religious meaning for the people of Tanagra, and their inclusion on the coin may have been intended to convey the city's values or beliefs.