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© Nomos AG
Tetras 420 BC - 405 BC
| Bronze | 3.29 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Gela (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 405 BC |
| Value | Tetras (⅓) |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of youthful male river god (Gelas) to right, his hair streaming upwards. Behind, barley grain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetras coin from Gela (Sicily) is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a helmeted head of Athena, a griffin, and a dolphin. This combination of symbols may have been used to represent the city's maritime power and its connection to the goddess Athena, who was revered for her wisdom and strategic thinking.
