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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Perseus Pella 178 BC
178 BC year| Silver | 16.67 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 178 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.67 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with open wings; in field right, Σ monogram. The whole within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙ - ΛΕΩΣ
ΠΕΡ - ΣΕΩΣ
Comment
de Sartiges 212; Mamroth, Perseus 1; Boehringer, Chronologie pl. 7, 5; Harlan J. Berk, 100 Greatest Ancient Coins (Atlanta, 2008), 67; Athena Fund II 452; Consul Weber 1275; Kunstfreund 238.
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 inspired by the Hellenistic artistic style, which was popular in the region during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-178) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Perseus (Pella) (178 BC) coin.
