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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Pythion 449 BC - 448 BC
| Silver | 12.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Samos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 449 BC - 448 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#183548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Forepart of an ox to right, with a beaded truncation and an olive branch behind and all within shallow incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΥΘΙΩΝ
ΣΑ
Unabridged legend:
Πύθιον
Σάμος
Translation:
Pythion
Samos
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of the Greek goddess Hera, while the reverse (back) side depicts a large grapevine, which is a nod to the island's reputation for producing high-quality wine. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the island's rich agricultural resources and its cultural ties to the Greek mainland.
