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Tetradrachm - Pelopides 360 BC - 342 BC
| Silver | 15.04 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Erythrai (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 342 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.04 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
EPY, club and bow in bowcase; owl standing right in left field, head facing, wings closed, ΠEΛOΠIΔHΣ (magistrate name) between, TΣ monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EPY
ΠEΛOΠIΔHΣ
Comment
Kinns Period II, Phase II, Group IA, 27; SNG Copenhagen -, cf. 580-581 (drachm).
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Pelopides coin features a unique combination of two different animal symbols on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts a lion's head, while the reverse side features a bull's head. This dual-animal design was a common feature of ancient Greek coins, but the specific combination of a lion and a bull was unique to the coins of Erythrai. This design choice may have been meant to symbolize the city's strength and power, as both the lion and the bull were considered powerful animals in ancient Greek culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (360 BC - 342 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Pelopides (360 BC - 342 BC) coin.
