Tetradrachm (500 BC - 470 BC) front Tetradrachm (500 BC - 470 BC) back
Tetradrachm (500 BC - 470 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm 500 BC - 470 BC

 
Silver 16.435 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Sermyle (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 470 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Attic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.435 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#431676
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Sermyle (Macedon) is that it features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other, which was a symbol of the Macedonian kingdom.