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© Trustees of the British Museum
Tetrobol 520 BC - 480 BC
| Silver | 2.33 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Erythrai (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 520 BC - 480 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin from Erythrai (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, featuring the head of a lion on one side and an eagle on the other.
