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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm 390 BC - 341 BC
| Silver | 15.66 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 390 BC - 341 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.66 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#236943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion’s head to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; to right, grain of wheat
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΥ ΞΙ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a lion's head, which was a symbol of the city of Kyzikos. This coin was used as a standard form of currency in the ancient Greek world and was valued at four drachmas, hence its name "tetradrachm" which means "four drachmas" in Greek.
