Tetradrachm (Antigonos Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) front Tetradrachm (Antigonos Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) back
Tetradrachm (Antigonos Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm Antigonos Type 300 BC - 201 BC

 
Silver 15.53 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 201 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.53 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#191737
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ, Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield decorated with aegis, and preparing to cast thunderbolt; monogram in lower right field, helmet in lower left field.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Celtic warrior on horseback, which suggests that the Celts had a strong military presence in the region where the coin was minted.