Tetradrachm - Polykles

€463,396.00
IssuerParion (Mysia)
Year130 BC - 50 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight15.77 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG France#1401 , SNG Lewis 1#829
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Demeter right, veiled, and wearing grain ears in hair.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo Aktaios, drapery hanging from waist, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand, left hand placed on top of kithara to right, which is standing on omphalos; lit altar to inner left; AΠOΛΛΩNOΣ AKTAIOY to right and left, ΠAPIANΩN/ΠOΛYKΛHΣ in two lines in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAΠOΛΛΩNOΣ AKTAIOY ΠAPIANΩN ΠOΛYKΛHΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (130 BC - 50 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6226185390
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