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Tetradrachm - Perseus 178 BC - 174 BC
| Silver | 16.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178 BC - 174 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings standing right on thunderbolt. Above, monogram of ΞΩ, to right, ΜΙ and between legs, Φ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΕΡΣΕΩΣ
ΞΩ
ΜΙ
Φ
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Perseus, the mythical founder of the kingdom of Macedonia, while the reverse depicts a shield with the head of Medusa, a symbol of the kingdom's power and strength. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the king who issued it, Perseus, was a powerful and wise ruler, and that his kingdom was strong and prosperous under his leadership.
