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Tetradrachm 435 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 12.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 435 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#364868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus-Ammon left with short, shaggy hair.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Kyrene, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features the image of a silphium plant on one side and the head of the Greek god Apollo on the other. Silphium was a highly valued plant in ancient times, used for its culinary and medicinal properties, and it was also a symbol of the city of Kyrene. The coin's design reflects the importance of the plant to the city's economy and culture.
