© CGB
© CGB
Tetrobol "light drachm" Trident 220 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 2.56 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Massalia (Gaul) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Phocaean Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#40326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lion standing right, trident below
Script: Greek
Lettering: MAΣΣA
Translation: Massalia
Comment
The resumption of the minting of drachmas takes place at the time of the Second Punic War (221-202 BC.)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrobol "light drachm" (Trident) coin from Massalia (Gaul) is that it features a unique trident symbol on its reverse side, which was the emblem of the Massaliote tribe and represented their connection to the sea.
