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Tetrachalkon - Eubiotos and Petraios 30 BC - 27 BC
Bronze | 16.91 g | 23.0 mm |
Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 30 BC - 27 BC |
Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 16.91 g |
Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#171491 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The hero Thessalos jumping from his horse, in background galloping to right, onto a bull rushing to right, the head of which he restrains by the use of a band held with both of his hands; above, ΕΥΒΙΟΤΟΥ and below, ΠΕΤΡΑΙΟΣ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
ΕΥΒΙΟΤΟΥ
ΠΕΤΡΑΙΟΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Eubiotos and Petraios coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman elements. The coin was issued during the reign of Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar), who was the first Roman Emperor, and it bears the image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the time, when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and absorbing elements of the cultures it conquered.