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Tetradrachm 390 BC - 335 BC
| Silver | 15.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Thasos (Thracian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 390 BC - 335 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles, wearing lion skin, kneeling right, drawing a bow; to right, axe. Name of the city on the left. All within linear square in incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΑΣΙΟΝ
Comment
West 32b; Pixodaros 28a.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts 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 island of Thasos, which was known for its rich mineral resources and its strategic location between Greece and the Persian Empire.
