Tetradrachm - Olympichos (Olynthos) (358 BC - 355 BC) front Tetradrachm - Olympichos (Olynthos) (358 BC - 355 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Olympichos (Olynthos) (358 BC - 355 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Olympichos Olynthos 358 BC - 355 BC

 
Silver 14.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Chalkidean League (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
358 BC - 355 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#171999
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lyre with seven strings and below magistrate’s name

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ
ΕΠΙ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΧΟΥ

Comment

Robinson & Clement 115.

Interesting fact

The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a youthful Alexander the Great, who was only 16 years old when the coin was minted. This makes it one of the earliest known depictions of Alexander, and a unique representation of him as a young man.