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Tetradrachm - Perseus Pella or Amphipolis 173 BC - 171 BC
| Silver | 16.83 g | 29.0 mm |
| 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 | 16.83 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings standing right on thunderbolt. Above, monogram of ΑΥ, to right, monogram of ΗΡ and between legs, monogram of ΑΝ. All within oak wreath and a plow below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΕΡΣΕΩΣ
ΑΥ ΗΡ
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 Macedonian kingdom was a powerful and prosperous state, with Perseus representing the founder and Medusa representing the kingdom's strength and protection.
