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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 375 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 14.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Aineia (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing to right, its head turned back to left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΙΝΕΗΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Aineia (Macedon) features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was valued at four drachmas, which is where it gets its name "tetradrachm." The coin was made of silver and weighed 14.11 grams, making it a significant piece of currency at the time.