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© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetradrachm 400 BC - 331 BC
| Silver | 13.329 g | - |
| Issuer | Barke (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 331 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.329 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#367175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus Ammon right.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Barke (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Barke, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of a silphium plant on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. Silphium was a valuable plant that was used for medicinal and culinary purposes, and it was also used as a form of currency in some parts of the ancient world. The use of silphium on the coin highlights the importance of this plant in the ancient economy of Barke.
