Tetrobol 'light drachm' A / Λ Λ

Issuer Massalia
Year 130 BC - 121 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency Phocaean Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.73 g
Diameter 15.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Mau2022#702, SNG Tübingen 1#134, MHM#43.1
Obverse description Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to left, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with her bow and quiver over her shoulder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Lion prowling to left, with upraised right forepaw; below leg, A; in exergue, ΛΛ.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MAΣΣA A ΛΛ
(Translation: Massalia)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (130 BC - 121 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 4822834820
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