Tetradrachm (300 BC - 101 BC) front Tetradrachm (300 BC - 101 BC) back
Tetradrachm (300 BC - 101 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 300 BC - 101 BC

 
Silver 13 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Dacians of Banat
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 101 BC
Value
1 Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
13 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#355705
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Nude youth, holding palm, on horseback left; branch frond below, pseudo-legend around (in front of and above the horse Π and ΙΙΙ as remnants of the Philippou legend); countermark on horse's body: wheel of four spokes with incuse quarters.

Comment

Imitation of Tetradrachm of Philip II (see an example in link below).

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from the Dacians of Banat was used as a form of currency for trade and commerce, and its design featured an image of a mythical creature called the "Capricorn," which was a symbol of strength and power in ancient Dacian culture.