Tetradrachm

Issuer Akanthos
Year 470 BC - 430 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 17.24 g
Diameter 28.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 3.1#385, Weber#1863, AMNG III#21
Obverse description Lion facing right attacking a bull that crouches left. In exergue a fish facing left. Beaded ring around all.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Ethnic in shallow incuse around quadripartite square in relief. Inscription around the ethnic.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΚΑΝΘΟΣ
(Translation: Akanthos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (470 BC - 430 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3936623690
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