Tetrobol 'light drachm'

Issuer Massalia
Year 150 BC - 130 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency Phocaean Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.72 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MHM#37.5, LT#992, Mau2022#565
Obverse description Draped bust of Artemis to right, wearing stephane, pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with bow and quiver over her shoulder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Lion walking right; in field to right, monogram of TA.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MAΣΣA/ΛIHTΩN
(Translation: Massalia)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (150 BC - 130 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3493486450
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