Tritetartemorion (400 BC - 350 BC) front Tritetartemorion (400 BC - 350 BC) back
Tritetartemorion (400 BC - 350 BC) photo
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Tritetartemorion 400 BC - 350 BC

 
Silver 0.63 g -
Description
Issuer
Sikyon (Sikyonia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 350 BC
Value
1 Tritetartemorion = ¾ Obol = ⅛ Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.63 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#149526
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

ΣΕ within olive wreath tied on the left

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

The Tritetartemorion coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC and was worth one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin's name, Tritetartemorion, literally means "one-third of an Obol" in Greek. This coin was made of silver and weighed around 0.63 grams, making it a valuable and widely used currency during its time.