Tetradrachm (100 BC - 70 BC) front Tetradrachm (100 BC - 70 BC) back
Tetradrachm (100 BC - 70 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 100 BC - 70 BC

 
Silver 16.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Tenedos (Troad)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 70 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.27 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182198
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double axe. Below left, monogram of ΠΑ and bunch of grapes. Below right, caps of the Dioscouri. All within laurel wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΤΕΝΕΔΙΩΝ
ΠΑ

Comment

Pozzi 2289.

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from Tenedos (Troad) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a mythological scene of a nereid (sea nymph) riding a sea monster, known as a hippocamp. This design was a distinctive feature of coins from Tenedos and was used to represent the city's maritime culture and connections to the sea.