© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetrobol 480 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 2.37 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Baletium (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Achaean drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#432971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crescent.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering:
ͰΕ
ΒΑΛΕΘΑS
Comment
Garrucci pl. 97, 2; J. Boersma and J. Prins, The Mint of Valesio, 2.
Only three specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin from Baletium (Calabria) 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.
