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Tetradrachm 415 BC - 387 BC
| Silver | 17.12 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rhegion (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 415 BC - 387 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.12 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#171141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo to right and behind an olive or laurel sprig.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΡΗΓΙΝΟΝ
Comment
The lion of Rhegion's coinage is the sacred animal of Apollo, patron god of colonisation.
Herzfelder 72; Larizza pl. 4, 22; Martinetti e Nervegna 630; Kraay & Hirmer 288; Kunstfreund 76; Gillet 317.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Rhegion (Bruttium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to four drachmas, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 17.12 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415 BC - 387 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (415 BC - 387 BC) coin.
