© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
Tetradrachm Imitation of Tetradrachm of Alexander III 230 BC - 229 BC
| Silver | 16.79 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Marathos (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 229 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm = 4 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.79 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#200948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, civic monogram above palm tree; date (in Phoenician) in exergue.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a tetradrachm of Alexander III, which was a coin used in ancient Greece. The fact that it's an imitation suggests that the people of Marathos were influenced by Greek culture and wanted to create their own version of this coin. This also shows how ideas and cultural practices can spread through trade and exchange.
