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© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetradrachm Imitation of Tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedon 300 BC - 250 BC
| Silver | 13.72 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | 1 Tetradrachm = 4 Drachms |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.72 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman riding left, cross in upper field to right, star and crescent beneath.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a tetradrachm originally minted by Philip II of Macedon, which was a powerful kingdom in ancient Greece. The fact that it was imitated by the Uncertain Eastern European Celts shows the influence and reach of Greek culture and trade in that time period.
