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Tetradrachm 340 BC - 316 BC
| Silver | 15.14 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 316 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.14 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right; to left, club; to right, Φ; all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΡΟΔΙΟΝ
Φ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm from Rhodes, made of silver and weighing 15.14g, is interesting because it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or mythological figure, it shows a ship's prow, symbolizing Rhodes' powerful navy and its role as a major maritime power in the ancient Greek world.
