© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 350 BC - 341 BC
| Silver | 15.23 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 341 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.23 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Satrap on horseback galloping right, holding spear; on flank of the horse, E reversed.
Comment
Price, Essays Carson/Jenkins 7; Meadows, Pixodaros hoard 12.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, on one side, and a lion attacking a bull on the other. This symbolism reflects the Achaemenid Empire's cultural and religious influences, as well as its powerful military presence in the region.
