Tetradrachm (165 BC - 148 BC) front Tetradrachm (165 BC - 148 BC) back
Tetradrachm (165 BC - 148 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 165 BC - 148 BC

 
Silver 16.87 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Athens (Attica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
165 BC - 148 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.87 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#431164
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; monograms flanking, rudder to lower left; all within wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering: A ΘE

Comment

Svoronos, Monnaies, pl. 34, 1, 3.