Tetrachalkon

€143,579.00
IssuerPatrai
Year45 BC - 40 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tetrachalkon = 1/2 Obol = 1⁄12 Drachmlkon = 1/2 Obol = 1⁄12
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Peloponnesos#515
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and draped bust of Athena right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPoseidon standing facing right, holding a dolphin on his outstretched arm, preparing to cast a trident. Patrai monogram to the left and kerykeion to the right. Inscription around
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΙCΤΑΡXΟC ΔΑΜωΝΟC ΠΑΤΡЄωΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (45 BC - 40 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8165276720
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