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Tetradrachm Patraos Type 400 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 11.61 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Agrianes (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm = 4 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.61 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Warrior on horse rearing to right, spearing enemy who defends himself with raised shield; ΠΑ-Τ-ΦΑ around.
Lettering: ΠΑ Τ ΦΑ
Comment
Paeonian Hoard pl. 9, 509; Ziegaus, Slg. Schörghuber 613.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (11.61g, 24mm, 9h, Very Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #1003;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 259. Sold for 850 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 44, 16 May 1988, lot 15 (photo = 16).
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm (Patraos Type) coin from Agrianes (Thracians) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a seated figure of the Thracian goddess Bendis, who was revered by the ancient Thracians as a patron of fertility and prosperity. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and region, making it a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
