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© Leu Numismatik
Tetrobol 280 BC - 279 BC
| Gold | 3.33 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 279 BC |
| Value | ⅓ Gold Stater (20⁄3) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two seven-grained barley ears with leaves to left and right; above leaf to left, ant; above leaf to right, locust.
Script: Greek
Lettering: META
Comment
Only four known specimens.Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin from Metapontion (Lucania) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a stag, which was a symbol of the indigenous Lucanian people. This blending of cultures reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region and highlights the exchange of ideas and artistic traditions between the Greek colonizers and the native populations.
