Tetradrachm (146 BC - 100 BC) front Tetradrachm (146 BC - 100 BC) back
Tetradrachm (146 BC - 100 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 146 BC - 100 BC

 
Silver 16.97 g 34.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Thasos (Thracian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
146 BC - 100 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.97 g
Diameter
34.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186790
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Herakles, nude, standing left, holding a club set on the ground with his right hand and with a lion skin draped over his left arm. To left, Μ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
ΘΑΣΙΩΝ
Μ

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a shield with the letter "θ" (theta) and a spear, which symbolizes the island's military strength and independence.