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Tetradrachm 308 BC - 277 BC
| Silver | 14.95 g |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308 BC - 277 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#366262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Kyrene, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and the Kyrenian monarch on the other. The use of this coin as currency in Kyrene reflects the city-state's strong cultural and economic ties to the Greek world.
