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Tetrachalkon Keryneia 188 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 5.09 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Achaean League (280 BC - 146 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | 4 Chalkoi (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.09 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure (Achaia) seated left, holding wreath and scepter
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΕΡΥΝΕΩΝ
Comment
Warren, Bronze 375.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon (Keryneia) coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a helmeted head of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, while the reverse side features a depiction of a tripod, which was a common motif in ancient Greek art and architecture. However, the coin's overall design and style are more characteristic of Roman coins, reflecting the influence of Roman art and culture on the Achaean League during this period. This blending of cultural influences makes the Tetrachalkon (Keryneia) coin a fascinating example of the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
