Tetradrachm

Issuer Ephesos
Year 131 BC - 68 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 12.6 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG von Aulock#7847, GCV#4389
Obverse description Serpent atop cistica mystica, surrounded by ivy wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Date and city name to left; bow and bow case entwined by serpents and cornucopia above at centre; torch at right.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΝΔ ΕΦΕ
Edge
Mint ΕΦΕ
Ephesus, Ionia, modern-day
Selçuk, Turkey
Mintage -131 ΕΦΕ - Date Δ (Year 4) -
-128 ΕΦΕ - Date Z (Year 7) -
-114 ΕΦΕ - Date KA (Year 21) -
-110 ΕΦΕ - Date KE (Year 25) -
-101 ΕΦΕ - Date ΝΔ (Year 54?) -
-68 ΕΦΕ - Date ΞΕ (Year 68/67 BC) -
Numisquare ID 7517971860
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