Tetradrachm (500 BC - 450 BC) front Tetradrachm (500 BC - 450 BC) back
Tetradrachm (500 BC - 450 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 500 BC - 450 BC

 
Silver 16.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Dikaia (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 450 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.86 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#139974
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Octopus within incuse square.

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from Dikaia (Macedon) features an image of a youthful Alexander the Great, who was only 16 years old when he succeeded his father, King Philip II, and went on to become one of the greatest rulers of the ancient world.