Tetradrachm - Polycharmos, Nikogenes and Karaichos

Issuer Athens
Year 133 BC - 132 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.99 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Thompson#379k 4#1635
Obverse description Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing single-pendant earring and triple crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos and floral pattern.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; A-ӨE above ΠOΛY-XAPM/NIKOΓ/KAPA/IXOY (magistrates’ names) in four lines across field; winged kerykeion to left, K on amphora, ΣΦ below; all within wreath.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering A ΘE ΠOΛY XAPM NIKOΓ KAPA IXOY K ΣΦ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (133 BC - 132 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7256556480
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