© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetradrachm 95 BC - 87 BC
| Silver | 16.25 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ilion (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 87 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.25 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#359949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and spear; fly before, monogram behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΘHNAΣ
IΛIAΔOΣ
MENEΦPONOΣTOY
MENEΦPONOΣ
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a mythical creature called a Griffin, which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This symbolism represents the city's connection to both the Greek world and the ancient Persian Empire.
