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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetras 407 BC - 396 BC
| Bronze | 5.22 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Messana (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 407 BC - 396 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.22 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octopus.
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to four drachmas. The coin's name "Tetras" comes from the Greek word for "four."
