Tetrobol (460 BC - 423 BC) front Tetrobol (460 BC - 423 BC) back
Tetrobol (460 BC - 423 BC) photo
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Tetrobol 460 BC - 423 BC

 
Silver 2.33 g 14.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Mende (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
460 BC - 423 BC
Value
Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.33 g
Diameter
14.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185957
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crow standing on perch to right and all within incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΕΝΔΑΙΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Tetrobol coin from Mende (Macedon) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to one-fourth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.