© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetradrachm 450 BC - 420 BC
| Silver | 15.947 g | - |
| Issuer | Barke (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 450 BC - 420 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.947 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#366956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus Ammon right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAP
B A P K
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm from Barke (Kyrenaica) features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a silphium plant, which was a highly valued medicinal herb in ancient times. The coin's reverse side features a representation of the goddess Aphrodite, highlighting the city's cultural and religious ties to the Greek world.
