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Tetras 407 BC - 396 BC
Bronze | 6.91 g | 19.0 mm |
Issuer | Messana (Sicily) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 407 BC - 396 BC |
Value | Tetras (⅓) |
Currency | Litra |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 6.91 g |
Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#168845 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cuttlefish
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and Sicily, and its design featured the image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Greek mythology.