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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Tetartemorion 480 BC - 470 BC
| Silver | 0.14 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 470 BC |
| Value | Tetartemorion (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.14 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#383999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel of four spokes.
Interesting fact
The Tetartemorion coin from Tarentum (Calabria) features a unique design on its obverse side, depicting a horseman riding a horse in a galloping pose, with the horse's head turned backward. This design is known as the "retrograde horse" and is a distinctive feature of Tarentum's coinage during this period. The retrograde horse symbolized the city's strong maritime trade and its connection to the sea.
