© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Tetradrachm 300 BC
300 BC year| Silver | 13.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding phiale in outstretched right hand, resting left on lyre at his side; to left, monogram over prow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KY ZI
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Kyzikos (Mysia) has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in ancient Greece and its design has been a subject of interest for many historians and collectors. The coin features the head of the goddess Athena on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which symbolizes the power and strength of the city-state of Kyzikos. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 13.1g makes it a valuable collector's item.
