


© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Tetradrachm 167 BC - 130 BC
Silver | 16.11 g | - |
Issuer | Phaselis (Lycia) |
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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 |
Numista | N#360601 |
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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.