Tetrobol - Akanthos 470 BC - 430 BC

The Tetrobol coin from Akanthos features a unique design on its obverse side, depicting a young boy, known as a "kouros," who is kneeling and holding a goat. This design is a common motif in ancient Greek art and symbolizes the importance of agriculture and livestock in the ancient Greek world. The coin's reverse side features a quadripartite incuse, which is a pattern of four squares within a larger square, creating a cross-like design. This design was commonly used on ancient Greek coins and served as a symbol of the four directions, representing the unity and stability of the ancient Greek world.

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