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Tetradrachm 146 BC
146 BC year| Silver | 15.94 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Maroneia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 146 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.94 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysos standing half-left, holding grapes and narthex stalks, cloak wrapped around left arm.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Maroneia (Thrace) was minted during the reign of the Roman Republic, specifically in 146 BC. It features the image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side and a mythical creature called a "triton" on the other. The triton is a creature with the body of a fish and the head and tail of a horse, and it's believed to represent the maritime power and wealth of the Roman Empire. It's interesting to note that the Tetradrachm coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire, and it's considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
