Tetradrachm - Lysikhos (390 BC - 380 BC) front Tetradrachm - Lysikhos (390 BC - 380 BC) back
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Tetradrachm - Lysikhos 390 BC - 380 BC

 
Silver 14.82 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kos (Carian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
390 BC - 380 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Chian-Rhodian drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.82 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#430489
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Magistrate name above crab in dotted square; below, ΚΩΙΟΝ and club; all within incuse square with dotted border.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΚΩΙΟΝ
ΛΥΣΙΧΟΥ

Comment

Ingvaldsen, Issue I, 8-10; Stefanaki 153-160.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side depicts a lion's head, which was a common symbol of the Carian Kingdom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (390 BC - 380 BC)  - - - - - -

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