Tetradrachm (408 BC - 400 BC) front Tetradrachm (408 BC - 400 BC) back
Tetradrachm (408 BC - 400 BC) photo
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Tetradrachm 408 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 15.02 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Rhodes
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
408 BC - 400 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Chian-Rhodian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.02 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#422427
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

ΡΟΔΙΟΝ above rose with bud and Φ to left; in right field, phiale; all within square incuse.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΡΟΔ ΙΟΝ
Φ

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm from Rhodes, made of Silver and weighing 15.02g, is interesting because it features a rare image of a rose on its reverse side. This coin was issued during the Hellenistic period and is considered a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the island of Rhodes during that time.