AR Tetrobol

€1.00
IssuerHistaia (Euboia)
Year350 BC - 146 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrobol (⅔)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver (.950)
Weight1.71 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#517 , HGC 4#1525
Obverse descriptionWreathed head of Nymph facing right, wearing wreath made of double fruit, leaves and cloth, a necklace and a double drop earing.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionNymph Histiaia sitting right on stern of galley, holding mast with cross-arm (stylis), lettering on left but usually blank below (for this type).
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringIΣTIAIEΩN
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (350 BC - 146 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9847178210
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