© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm 86 BC - 84 BC
| Silver | 16.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Athens (Attica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 86 BC - 84 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#431108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing facing on amphora on which A; on sides, monograms. All within wreath.
Comment
Athens or mint moving with Sulla.
Kraay-Himer pl. 120, 366.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Athens (Attica) was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC). It was also used as a trade coin in the Aegean region and beyond, and its design and weight were influential in the development of other ancient Greek coins.
