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Tetradrachm 400 BC - 331 BC
| Silver | 13.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 331 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#364771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus-Ammon right with short, shaggy hair.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Kyrene, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and the Kyrenian king on the other. The fact that it was made of silver and weighed 13.04 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin in its time.
