© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 490 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 16.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Terone (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 490 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Script: Greek
Comment
Traité pl. 52, 15; C.M. Kraay, NC 1954, 9.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Terone (Macedon) features an image of a youthful Alexander the Great on the obverse side, which is quite unique compared to other coins from the same era that typically depicted deities or other mythological figures. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during Alexander's lifetime or shortly after his death, and that his image was already being used as a symbol of power and authority.