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Tetradrachm - Lysikhos 390 BC - 380 BC
Silver | 14.82 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
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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 |
Numista | N#430489 |
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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 |
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ND (390 BC - 380 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Lysikhos (390 BC - 380 BC) coin.