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Tridrachm 404 BC - 394 BC
| Silver | 13.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Samos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 404 BC - 394 BC |
| Value | 3 Drachms |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#143055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Infant Herakles, kneeling towards the right, head turned left and strangling two serpents. ΣY above and N in exergue.
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Tridrachm coin from Samos (Ionia) features a unique design on its obverse side, which includes a portrait of the Greek goddess Hera. Hera was the wife of Zeus and was revered as the queen of the gods in ancient Greek mythology. The coin's design was created by the famous artist Euphronios, who was known for his exceptional skill in engraving and his ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion in his artwork. The Hera portrait on the Tridrachm coin is considered one of Euphronios' most iconic works, and it has been widely studied and admired by art historians and numismatists alike.
