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© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetradrachm 525 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 17.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 525 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#364359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle's head right, holding serpent in its beak.
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 the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a Lion's head on the other, which symbolized the city's wealth and power. The coin was also used as a means of exchange in trade with other ancient Greek city-states and territories in the Mediterranean region.
