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Tetrobol 340 BC
340 BC year| Silver | 3.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Kromna (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 340 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of the City-goddess or, perhaps, Hera to left, wearing turreted stephane adorned with palmette and scrolls, triple-pendant earring, necklace and drapery along the neck line. Before, uncertain monogram, behind, star and above, crescent with points downward
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΡΩΜΝΑ
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin from Kromna (Paphlagonia) is interesting because it features a unique combination of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage, while the reverse side features a Persian-style seated archer, indicating the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period.