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Tetradrachm 390 BC - 335 BC
Silver | 14.68 g | 23.0 mm |
Issuer | Thasos (Thracian Islands) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 390 BC - 335 BC |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 14.68 g |
Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#147314 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles, wearing lion skin, kneeling right, drawing a bow. Name of the city on the left. All within linear square in incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΑΣΙΟΝ
Comment
Pixodarus 55.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This symbolism represents the dual nature of the coin, with Athena representing wisdom and strength, and the Griffin representing protection and vigilance.