Tetradrachm (525 BC - 470 BC) front Tetradrachm (525 BC - 470 BC) back
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Tetradrachm 525 BC - 470 BC

 
Silver 16.75 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Akanthos (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
525 BC - 470 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.75 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#90827
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square

Comment

Traité I 1056.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Akanthos (Macedon) is that it features an image of a young Hercules, son of Zeus, on one side, and a lion's head on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (525 BC - 470 BC)  - - - - - -

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