© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm 100 BC - 70 BC
| Silver | 16.20 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Tenedos (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 70 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.20 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large labrys; to lower left, filleted thyrsos; to lower right, grape bunch; all within laurel wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΕΝΕΔΙΩΝ
Comment
Cf. De Callataÿ, Tenedos, 1; HGC 6, 390 var. (unlisted with thyrsos symbol), unpublished in the standard reference works.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Tenedos (Troad) features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a seated figure of the Persian goddess Anahita, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
