Tetradrachm - Herak[...] 475 BC - 450 BC

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Herakles (Hercules) wearing a lion's skin, which was a symbol of his bravery and strength. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts a mythical creature called the "Abderian Griffin," which was a symbol of the city of Abdera. The griffin was a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was said to be a fierce protector of the city. I hope you find this fact interesting!