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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Perseus Pella or Amphipolis 173 BC - 171 BC
| Silver | 15.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 173 BC - 171 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings standing right on thunderbolt. Above, Φ, to right, monogram of ΑΥ and between legs, monogram of ΑΝ. All within oak wreath a a plow below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΕΡΣΕΩΣ
Φ
ΑΥ
ΑΝ
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 kingdom was protected by the gods and that its rulers were descendants of the legendary hero Perseus.
