Tetradrachm shell

Issuer Kyzikos
Year 340 BC - 300 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (500-27BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 14.69 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Von Fritze#24 , BMC Greek#134
Obverse description Head of Kore Soteira left with her hair tied up in a sakkos, ears of grain, and an earring.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ
Reverse description Head of a lion to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; behind, shell.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering KYZIKHNΩN
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (340 BC - 300 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5776507720
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