© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetrobol 308 BC - 305 BC
| Gold | 2.83 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kyrene (Kyrenaica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 308 BC - 305 BC |
| Value | Gold Tetrobol (8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Silphium plant, monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KYPA
Comment
BMC 211 and pl. XX, 11.
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin from Kyrene (Kyrenaica) was minted during the reign of Magas, who was a Greek king of Cyrenaica, a region in present-day Libya. The coin features an image of the king's head on one side and a silphium plant on the other. Silphium was a highly valued plant in ancient times, used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. It's believed that the plant is now extinct, making the Tetrobol coin a unique piece of history that showcases the importance of this plant in ancient culture.
