Tetradrachm (140 BC - 135 BC) front Tetradrachm (140 BC - 135 BC) back
Tetradrachm (140 BC - 135 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 140 BC - 135 BC

 
Silver 16.53 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Heraclea at Latmus (Ionia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
140 BC - 135 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.53 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#432521
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horizontal club; Nike advancing left below, wreath raised in hands, flanked by two monograms; all within oak wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering: HPAKΛEΩTΩN

Comment

Lavva, Silberprägung, Group III, 13.

Stephanophoric type.

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from Heraclea at Latmus (Ionia) features a unique combination of Greek and Persian influences in its design. On one side, it depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while on the other side, it shows a Persian-style seated archer, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period.