Tetradrachm

Issuer Akanthos
Year 470 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 17.22 g
Diameter 27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Desneux#1-92, de Luynes#1535, SILVER#7941, HGC 3.1#385 Spencer-Church#108, SNG ANS 7#10, BostonMFA#516 Lockett#1280
Obverse description Lion to right, attacking bull, collapsing to left with head raised. Above, Α and below, in exergue, floral ornament
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Quadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (-470) - -
Numisquare ID 4908885080
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