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Tetras 405 BC - 402 BC
| Bronze | 2.26 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Leontini (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 402 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#403062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod; kithara within legs, barley grains flanking, three pellets (mark of value) in exergue.
Comment
Boehringer, Frühen, Series B; Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 71.
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin features a unique design on its obverse side, depicting a lion's head with its mouth open, surrounded by a circular border. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, but the Tetras coin is notable for its particularly detailed and realistic portrayal of the lion's head. The coin's reverse side features a less detailed design of a wheat ear, which was a common symbol of prosperity and abundance in ancient Greece.
