© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 189 BC - 45 BC
| Silver | 15.13 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Maroneia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 189 BC - 45 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.13 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#276129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dionysos, nude, standing to left with cloak over his left arm, holding bunch of grapes in his right hand and narthex stalks in his left; at his feet to left, monogram of ΠΟ; and to right, ΛΕ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ
ΠΟ ΛΕ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a mythical creature called the "triton," which is a half-human, half-fish creature that was believed to be a symbol of the sea. This coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Maroneia, which was located in the region of Thrace (now modern-day Bulgaria).
