Tetradrachm - Alexandros

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IssuerKyme (Aeolis)
Year155 BC - 143 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.14 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#82 , Oakley#73
Obverse descriptionHead of the nymph Cyme right, hair bound with taenia.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBridled horse standing facing right, with its left foreleg raised. On the right the name of the city. Below it a vase and in exergue the name of the magistrate. All within wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKYMAIΩN ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (155 BC - 143 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7083892780
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