© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 520 BC
520 BC year| Silver | 17.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 520 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of Pegasus right in dotted frame; all within shallow incuse square.
Comment
B. V. Head, NC 1886, p. 9 and pl. I, 6.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Kyrene, which was located in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of a silphium plant on one side and a lion's head on the other, which symbolized the wealth and power of the city-state. The use of this coin as currency in Kyrene and other parts of the ancient Greek world demonstrates the importance of trade and commerce in the ancient world.
