Tetrobol (500 BC - 470 BC) front Tetrobol (500 BC - 470 BC) back
Tetrobol (500 BC - 470 BC) photo
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Tetrobol 500 BC - 470 BC

 
Silver 2.59 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Sermyle (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
500 BC - 470 BC
Value
Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency
Attic drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.59 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#431674
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Quadripartite incuse square.

Comment

Rhousopoulos 1003; Traité II, 1, 1516 and pl. XLVII, 17.

Interesting fact

The Tetrobol coin from Sermyle (Macedon) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring the image of a gorgon on one side and an inscription on the other.