Tetradrachm (189 BC - 45 BC) front Tetradrachm (189 BC - 45 BC) back
Tetradrachm (189 BC - 45 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 189 BC - 45 BC

 
Silver 16.75 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Maroneia (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
189 BC - 45 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.75 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#421563
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dionysos standing front, head to left, holding grapes in his right hand and narthex stalks in his left; chlamys draped over his left arm; to inner right and left, monograms.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ

Comment

Pozzi 2235.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of a young Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. This suggests that the coin may have been used in religious rituals or ceremonies related to Dionysus.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (189 BC - 45 BC)  - - - - - -

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