© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Kallikrates 386 BC - 347 BC
| Silver | 11.0 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Maroneia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 386 BC - 347 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.0 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grape arbor in linear square, inscription around and all within shallow incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙΚ ΑΛΛ ΙΚΡΑ ΤΕΟΣ
Comment
A.B. West, Fifth and Fourth Century Gold Coins from the Thracian Coast, ANS NNM 40, 88.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Kallikrates coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Maroneia in Thrace. It was minted during the rule of Kallikrates, who was a prominent leader in the city during the 4th century BC. The coin features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and an image of a lion on the other, which symbolized the power and strength of the city. The fact that it was made of silver and weighed 11.0 g suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency in its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (386 BC - 347 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Kallikrates (386 BC - 347 BC) coin.
