© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Zenon 360 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 11.28 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.28 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#399847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hermes standing right, holding caduceus; magistrate name around, kantharos to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: EΠI ZHNΩ-NOΣ
Comment
Chryssanthaki-Nagle pp. 127–128 and pl. 8, 8; cf. HGC 3, 1206 (this magistrate, different reverse type).
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Zenon, the ruler of Abdera, while the reverse depicts a lion attacking a stag, which symbolizes the power and strength of the city-state. The coin's design was inspired by the artistic styles of ancient Greece and reflects the cultural exchange and influence that existed between different regions in the ancient world.
