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Tetradrachm 570 BC - 525 BC
| Silver | 17.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 570 BC - 525 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#364195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two rectangular punches, side by side, each divided into three segments.
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 the symbol of the city, a silphium plant, on the other. The use of this coin as currency in Kyrene reflects the city's strong cultural and economic ties to the Greek world.
