Tetradrachm (167 BC - 130 BC) front Tetradrachm (167 BC - 130 BC) back
Tetradrachm (167 BC - 130 BC) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Tetradrachm 167 BC - 130 BC

 
Silver 16.11 g -
Description
Issuer
Phaselis (Lycia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
167 BC - 130 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.11 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#360601
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena standing left, holding Nike (who bears wreath and ship's mast) and spear.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΦA
EPYMNEYΣ

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a lion's head, which was a common symbol of the Lycian League, a confederation of cities in the region.