Tetrachalkon - Eubiotos and Petraios (30 BC - 27 BC) front Tetrachalkon - Eubiotos and Petraios (30 BC - 27 BC) back
Tetrachalkon - Eubiotos and Petraios (30 BC - 27 BC) photo
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Tetrachalkon - Eubiotos and Petraios 30 BC - 27 BC

 
Bronze 16.91 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Thessalian League (Thessaly)
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
References
Numista
N#171491
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.