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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 175 BC - 125 BC
| Silver | 16.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Byzantion (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand and spear in her left. Shield behind throne. Below throne, ΒΥ and ornamental trident and to left, monogram of ΠΒ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
ΒΥ
ΠΒ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Byzantion (Thrace) was used as a means of payment in the ancient Greek city-state of Byzantium, which later became the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The coin features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and an image of a grapevine on the other, symbolizing the city's agricultural wealth and cultural heritage.
