Tetradrachm (500 BC - 465 BC) front Tetradrachm (500 BC - 465 BC) back
Tetradrachm (500 BC - 465 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 500 BC - 465 BC

 
Silver 17.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Eretria (Euboia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 465 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#145737
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Octopus in incuse square with the letter E below

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin from Eretria (Euboia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to four drachmas, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 17.48 grams, making it a valuable and significant form of currency in ancient Greece.