Tetradrachm (450 BC - 425 BC) front Tetradrachm (450 BC - 425 BC) back
Tetradrachm (450 BC - 425 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 450 BC - 425 BC

 
Silver 17.00 g -
Description
Issuer
Mende (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 425 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.00 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#395419
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

City name around linear square containing a circular disk on which is a sixteen-rayed star, flanked by four grape clusters in the corners; all within incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΕΝ – ΔΑ – ΙΟ – Ν

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from Mende (Macedon) features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a portrait of a young Alexander the Great, who was the king of Macedon at the time the coin was minted. This design was not found on other coins of the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.