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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 510 BC
510 BC year| Silver | 17.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Eretria (Euboia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 510 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octopus, below, E; all in incuse square.
Comment
Pozzi 1489; Locker-Lampsos 208.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Eretria (Euboia) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery. On one side, it depicts a stag's head, which was a symbol of the city of Eretria, and on the other side, it shows a gorgon's head, which was a common motif in ancient Greek art and mythology. The coin's design was likely meant to convey the city's connection to the natural world and its cultural heritage.
