Tetrobol (432 BC - 348 BC) front Tetrobol (432 BC - 348 BC) back
Tetrobol (432 BC - 348 BC) photo
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Tetrobol 432 BC - 348 BC

 
Silver 2.37 g -
Description
Issuer
Chalkidean League (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
432 BC - 348 BC
Value
Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.37 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#184318
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Kithara with eight strings

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Tetrobol coin from the Chalkidean League (Macedon) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to four drachmas, which was the daily wage of a skilled worker at the time.