© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 424 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 14.38 g |
| Issuer | Akanthos (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 424 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#430628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite square with dotted surface; all within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AKA NΘ ΙΟ Ν
Translation: Akanthos
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Akanthos (Macedon) 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 14.38 grams, making it a valuable and widely accepted form of currency in the ancient Greek world.
