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Tetradrachm - Patraos 335 BC - 315 BC
| Silver | 12.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Paeonia |
|---|---|
| King | Patraos (335 BC - 315 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335 BC - 315 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (480-286BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Paeonian horseman, wearing crested helmet and full armor, galloping right and spearing fallen Macedonian soldier. Below horse’s tail, conical helmet and below horse’s hooves, harpa
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑ ΤΡΑΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Patraos coin from the Kings of Paeonia features an image of a mythical creature called a griffin, which has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This coin is one of the earliest known examples of a griffin depiction on a coin, making it a unique and interesting piece of ancient numismatic history.
