© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 570 BC - 520 BC
| Silver | 17.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 570 BC - 520 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square.
Comment
BMC p. xx, 2c and pl. I, 11; Babelon 1985, pl. 69, 8.
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 were symbols of the city and its wealth. The use of silver in the coin's production was a significant innovation at the time, as it was a more valuable and durable material than the copper and bronze coins that were commonly used in other parts of the ancient world. The Tetradrachm coin was also notable for its standardized weight and design, which made it a reliable and widely accepted form of currency throughout the ancient Greek world.
