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Tritetartemorion 400 BC - 350 BC
Silver | 0.63 g | - |
Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
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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 |
Numista | N#149526 |
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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.