Tetradrachm - Thersas

Issuer Akanthos (Macedon)
Year 380 BC - 350 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Phoenician drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 14.28 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Lion to right with dangling tail, attacking bull, collapsing to left with head raised. In exergue, magistrate`s name.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΘΕPΣΑΣ
Reverse description ΑΚΑ-Ν-ΘΙΟ-Ν in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square with stippled quarters in relief and a central pellet.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΚΑΝΘΙΟΝ
(Translation: Akanthos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (380 BC - 350 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 4019824710
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