© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Herakles, Aristoph... and Epistratos 136 BC - 135 BC
| Silver | 16.89 g |
| Issuer | Athens (Attica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 136 BC - 135 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; in field, HPA / API – ΣTOΦ / EΠIΣTP; in left field, club, draped in a lion’s skin and set over bow in case. On amphora, Λ and below, AN; all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
A – ΘE
HPA – API
ΣTOΦ
EΠIΣTP
Λ
AN
Comment
Herakles, Aristoph and Epistratos magistrates.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin featuring Herakles, Aristophanes, and Epistratos is a rare example of a coin that was issued jointly by three different rulers. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Athens, and it's believed that the three rulers collaborated on this coin as a way to demonstrate their unity and strengthen their alliance.
