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Tetradrachm 435 BC - 375 BC
| Silver | 13.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 435 BC - 375 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#365634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus-Ammon left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘEYΦEI
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 goddess Athena on the other. Silphium was a valuable plant that grew only in Kyrene and was used as a form of currency in the ancient world. The coin's design was meant to showcase the wealth and prosperity of Kyrene, which was known for its rich agricultural land and bustling trade industry.
