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© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetradrachm 150 BC - 125 BC
| Silver | 16.72 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Samos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.72 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#360445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cultus-statue of Samian Hera facing; to left monogram and prow of Samian galley left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΑMIΩN
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Hera, while the reverse (back) side depicts a large grapevine, which is a symbol of the island's rich agricultural history and its famous wine production.
