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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tritartemorion 420 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 0.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Gargara (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Tritartemorion (⅛) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram's head right within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓΑΡ
Interesting fact
The Tritartemorion coin was used in the ancient city of Gargara, which was located in the Troad region of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The coin features a unique design, with the head of a satyr on one side and a triskelion (a symbol of three interconnected legs) on the other. This design was meant to represent the city's connection to the Greek god Dionysus, who was associated with fertility, wine, and theater. The coin's small weight of 0.63 grams also suggests that it was used for small transactions or as a token of exchange, rather than as a large denomination coin.
