Tetradrachm (390 BC - 335 BC) front Tetradrachm (390 BC - 335 BC) back
Tetradrachm (390 BC - 335 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 390 BC - 335 BC

 
Silver 14.68 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Thasos (Thracian Islands)
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
References
Numista
N#147314
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.