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Tetradrachm - Kleokrates 375 BC - 325 BC
Silver | 17.09 g | 23 mm |
Issuer | Apollonia Pontika (Thrace) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 375 BC - 325 BC |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 17.09 g |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#184299 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Upright anchor; A and crayfish flanking, magistrate name to left; all within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΛΕΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ
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Comment
Topalov, Apollonia 50 and p. 377, 17. SNG Black Sea 165 var. (different magistrate name); Traité IV 1622 var. (head right).
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Kleokrates, who was a prominent citizen of Apollonia Pontika and a member of the ruling family of the city. The coin's design is considered a prime example of Hellenistic art and is known for its detailed and realistic depiction of the human form. The coin's reverse (back) side features the image of a nymph, which was a common motif in Hellenistic art and symbolized the city's connection to the natural world.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (375 BC - 325 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Kleokrates (375 BC - 325 BC) coin.