© CGB
© CGB
Tetrobol "light drachm" AH / M PΠΔ 130 BC - 49 BC
| Silver | 2.71 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Massalia (Gaul) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130 BC - 49 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Phocaean Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#37596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Lion passing to the right (unusual shape). Inscription in Greek letters MASSA above the Lion and PI delta behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΑΣΣΑ
M
PΠΔ
Translation: Massalia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrobol "light drachm" coin from Massalia (Gaul) is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Greek city-states and the indigenous Celtic tribes of Gaul. The coin's design, which features the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a Celtic warrior on the other, reflects this blending of cultures and highlights the complex relationships between the two societies.
