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Tetradrachm - Smor[...] 473 BC - 448 BC
| Silver | 14.20 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 473 BC - 448 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.20 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Traité IV pl. CCCXXXII, 5.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Abdera (Thrace) is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a horseman on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and political change in the region, and its design reflects the blending of Greek and Thracian influences.