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Tetradrachm 287 BC
287 BC year| Silver | 17.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Boeotian League |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 287 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon, seated left on throne with a lion’s leg on the front and a Boeotian shield on the side, holding dolphin in his right hand and transverse trident in his left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Boeotian League Tetradrachm (287 BC) is interesting because it features a unique combination of two animal symbols on its obverse side: a bull and a lion. This dual imagery represents the league's strength and unity, as well as its connection to the land and its natural resources. The bull symbolizes fertility, abundance, and agricultural prosperity, while the lion represents courage, power, and protection. This coin's design reflects the Boeotian League's values and its commitment to regional cooperation and cooperation.