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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 465 BC
465 BC year| Silver | 17.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Barke (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 465 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Zeus Ammon right, within dotted circle. All within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: B – A – P – K
Translation: Barca
Comment
Traité III, 1947.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Barke (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Barke, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of a silphium plant on one side and a lyre on the other, which were symbols of the city and its wealth. The use of this coin as currency in Barke and other Greek city-states in North Africa during the 5th century BC is a testament to the rich cultural and economic exchange that existed between the Greek world and the ancient civilizations of North Africa.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-465) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (465 BC) coin.
