© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm 390 BC - 385 BC
| Silver | 16.73 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Segesta (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 390 BC - 385 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.73 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The hunter Aigestes, nude, standing right, left foot propped on rock, pileus hanging from his neck, and holding in left hand two spears over his shoulder; two hounds below, one at bay right, the other crouched right, sniffing at ithyphallic herm to right.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a chariot driver, likely representing the city's patron deity, Zeus. This combination of Athena and the chariot driver symbolizes the city's strong cultural and economic ties to the Greek world.
