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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Athenagores 380 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 14.75 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chios (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.75 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#148444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square, with striated quarters and thick bands and with the name of the magistrate on horizontal band
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΘHNAΓOPHΣ
Translation: Athenagores, magistrate
Comment
Mavrogordato 49 (unlisted magistrate); Pixodarus 1.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Chios (Ionia) featuring Athenagores (380 BC - 350 BC) is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design features a portrait of the goddess Athena on one side and a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses) on the other. The coin's intricate details and artistry have made it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
