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Tetrobol 460 BC - 423 BC
Silver | 2.33 g | 14.0 mm |
Issuer | Mende (Macedon) |
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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 |
Numista | N#185957 |
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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.