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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 239 BC - 229 BC
| Silver | 16.92 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Aetolian League (Aitolia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 239 BC - 229 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.92 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aitolos, wearing kausia, chiton, and sheathed sword, seated right on pile of Gallic shields marked A and ΛY, holding spear upright in right hand, left hand on hilt of sword and a monogram to right
Script: Greek
Lettering: AITΩΛΩN
Comment
Tsangari 505; Winterthur 1861.
Interesting fact
The Aetolian League Tetradrachm was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a real person. The coin features a portrait of the Aetolian leader, Agathocles, on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring mythological figures or abstract designs on coins, and marked a shift towards more realistic and human-centered designs.
