© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Miltiades II 495 BC - 494 BC
| Silver | 16.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Cherronesos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 495 BC - 494 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet and earring, within incuse square.
Comment
Seltman Group Q, 488-489; BMC Thrace -; SNG Copenhagen -; Muchmov 5445; Traité pl. LVII, 15; Pozzi 1100-1101; J.P. Six, "Monnaies grecques, inédites et incertaines," NC 1895, pg. 186, 5; H. Weber, "On some Unpublished or Rare Greek Coins in my Collection," NC 1892, pg. 188, 6.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm was an ancient Greek silver coin that was widely used in the 5th century BC. It was first introduced by the Athenians and quickly became the standard coinage for many city-states in ancient Greece. The Tetradrachm was equivalent to four drachmas, hence its name, and was divided into smaller denominations such as the drachma and the obol. The coin featured an image of the goddess Athena on one side and an owl on the other, which symbolized wisdom and intelligence. The Tetradrachm was not only used for domestic transactions but also for international trade, and it remained a popular coin until the Roman Empire came into power.
