Tetradrachm - Kleinias (370 BC - 340 BC) front Tetradrachm - Kleinias (370 BC - 340 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Kleinias (370 BC - 340 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Kleinias 370 BC - 340 BC

 
Silver 16.93 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Apollonia Pontika (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
370 BC - 340 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.93 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186215
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Anchor with Α to left and crayfish to right

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΚΛΕΙΝΙΑΣ
A

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a nereid (sea nymph) riding a dolphin. This imagery suggests that the coin was minted in a city that was both culturally and economically influenced by the ancient Greeks, and also had a strong maritime tradition.