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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tritetartemorion 425 BC - 364 BC
| Silver | 0.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Orchomenos of Boeotia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425 BC - 364 BC |
| Value | Tritetartemorion (⅛) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#146632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeginetan-style skew pattern incuse with R-E across left two sections
Interesting fact
The Tritetartemorion coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, and its name roughly translates to "three-year-old heifer" in Greek. This name likely refers to the image of a heifer depicted on the coin's obverse side. The coin was minted in the city of Orchomenos, located in the region of Boeotia, and was made of silver. Despite its small weight of 0.58 grams, the Tritetartemorion coin played an important role in the ancient Greek economy as a medium of exchange and store of value.
