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Tetras 420 BC - 400 BC
| Bronze | 1.80 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Piakos (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.80 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dog seizing a kneeling fawn by the throat. Grain kernel left
Comment
Boehringer, Frühen 4; Rizzo pl. 60, 14.
Interesting fact
The Tetras coin features a unique design on its obverse side, depicting a dolphin jumping out of the waves. This design was meant to symbolize the importance of the sea and maritime trade in the ancient Greek city of Piakos. The dolphin was also a sacred animal in Greek mythology, associated with the god Apollo and the goddess Artemis. The use of this symbol on the coin highlights the cultural and religious significance of the sea in the daily lives of the people of Piakos.