© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Tetradrachm - Aris... 150 BC - 143 BC
| Silver | 16.46 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Smyrna (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 143 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.46 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines with a monogram below. All within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΜΥΡ
ΝΑΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Smyrna (Ionia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a seated figure of the Persian goddess Anahita, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
