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Tetradrachm 500 BC
500 BC year| Silver | 16.51 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Peparethos (Thessalian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 500 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.51 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#385207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crested Corinthian helmet to right within incuse square.
Comment
J. M. Balcer: Peparethos: The Early Coinage reconsidered, in: SNR 46 (1967), 4c; W. Wroth: Peparethus and its Coinage, in: JHS XXVIII (1907), p. 96, III.A and pl. IV, 4; Pozzi (Boutin) 4626-4627; Traité IV, 762 and pl. CCCI, 12.
Only six specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Peparethos features a unique design on its obverse side, showcasing the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side depicts a magnificent image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the island's maritime power and influence.
