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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Philados 395 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 12.81 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.81 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles seated half-left, his head turned to half-right, on lion skin draped over rock, his right hand holding club set vertically on his knee, his left arm resting on his left thigh, name of the magistrate split at the sides and all within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΦΙΛΑ ΔΟΣ
Comment
Chryssantaki-Nagle pl. 8, 6.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a mythical creature called the "Krokala", which is a type of sea serpent. This coin is one of the earliest known examples of a coin featuring a mythical creature, and it showcases the artistic and cultural influences of ancient Greece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (395 BC - 360 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Philados (395 BC - 360 BC) coin.
