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© Maison Palombo
Tetradrachm - Herostratos 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#396721 |
|---|---|
| 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: ΗΡΟΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ
Translation: Herostratos
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used as a means of payment and exchange in ancient Greece, and its design was standardized across different city-states. The coin features the image of Herostratos, a legendary hero from Chios, on one side, and an eagle on the other. The eagle was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Greece, and its presence on the coin signified the wealth and prestige of the city-state of Chios. The coin was also made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Overall, the Tetradrachm coin was an important part of ancient Greek commerce and trade, and its design has been preserved and studied by historians and numismatists for centuries.
