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Tetrobol - Miltiades II 499 BC - 493 BC
| Silver | 2.78 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kardia (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 499 BC - 493 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Attributed by Six and Seltman to Miltiades II who ruled from Kardia in the Thracian Chersonesos. Recent cataloguers have assigned the type to Macedonia on the basis that the weight standard favours Macedon, though this is far from certain and the type's weight standard is certainly consistent with the tetradrachm that is conventionally believed to have been issued by Miltiades at Kardia.
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin featuring Miltiades II from Kardia (Thrace) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and military change in ancient Greece. Miltiades II was a prominent military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Persian Wars, and this coin was likely issued to commemorate his leadership and achievements. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 2.78 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly circulated coin in its time.
