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© Nomos AG
Tetartemorion 475 BC - 425 BC
| Silver | 0.21 g | 6.0 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Cilician city |
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475 BC - 425 BC |
| Value | Tetartemorion (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.21 g |
| Diameter | 6.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237677 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Raven standing to right within a pelleted rectangular border; the whole within a shallow incuse square
Comment
Apparently unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetartemorion coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a bearded male head wearing a diadem, which is a symbol of Greek influence. However, the reverse (back) side of the coin shows a Persian-style seated figure, indicating the influence of the Persian Empire that had conquered the region where the coin was minted. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Persian rule in the region.