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Tetradrachm 500 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 17.30 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Olynthos (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.30 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle flying left within incuse square at center of larger, diagonally divided, incuse square
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Olynthos (Macedon) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery that reflect the cultural and political context of its time. On one side, it depicts a youthful portrait of Alexander the Great, while on the other side, it shows a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, grasping a snake in its talons. This imagery represents the power and authority of the Macedonian kingdom, which was rapidly expanding its territories during the 5th century BC. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 17.30g suggest that it was a valuable and widely-used form of currency in the ancient Greek world.
