Tetradrachm - temp. Artaxerxes II 404 BC - 358 BC
| Silver | 14.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Ionia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 404 BC - 358 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse square, within which ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, the king bearbed, crowned, kneeling right. Holding bow in left, spear in right; infield left galley downwards.
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Translation: Vasileos "King"
Comment
(PROVINCIAL COIN WITH ROYAL TYPE - Greco-Asiatic Standard - series V - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes II, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other side. The lion was a symbol of the Achaemenid Empire and was often depicted on coins during this time period. This coin is a rare example of a Persian coin that was minted outside of Persia, specifically in the Satrapy of Ionia, which was a province of the Achaemenid Empire in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey).
