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Tetrobol - Protes 395 BC - 360 BC
| Silver | 2.85 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo facing left and the name of the magistrate upward to right. All within linear square within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΡΩΤΗΣ
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol - Protes coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Abdera, located in the region of Thrace, during the 4th century BC. The coin features an image of the mythical creature, Protes, on one side and a grapevine on the other. The use of Protes on the coin may have been a symbol of the city's connection to the sea and its maritime trade, as Protes was often associated with the sea and navigation in ancient Greek mythology.
