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Tetradrachm - Zopiros 375 BC - 325 BC
| Silver | 17.06 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Apollonia Pontika (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.06 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Anchor with Α in left field and crayfish in right field; all within shallow incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΞΩΠΥΡΟΣ
Α
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Zopiros coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Apollonia Pontika, located in Thrace (present-day Bulgaria), during the 4th century BC. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a portrait of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a horseman on the other, which symbolizes the city's strong cultural and economic ties with the Greek world.
