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Tetradrachm 400 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 15.04 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Halikarnassos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.04 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#424849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing three-quarters to right, wings spread, clutching serpent in talons whose head extends to right, all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛIKAPNAΣ
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a king, believed to be Mausolus, the ruler of Caria, who reigned from 377 BC to 353 BC. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts a four-horse chariot, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and prestige of the issuing city-state.
