© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 175 BC - 75 BC
| Silver | 15.72 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abydos (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 75 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.72 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#236944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right with spread wings; to right, stag standing to right; all within laurel wreath tied at the bottom
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΒΗ ΔΗ ΝΩΝ
ΜΕΝΕΔΗΜΟΥ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a stunning image of a charging horseman, known as a "trotting horse" design. This design was a common feature on ancient Greek coins and was often used to symbolize power, strength, and speed. The use of this imagery on the Tetradrachm coin from Abydos (Troad) highlights the cultural and artistic influences of ancient Greece in the region during that time period.
