Tetradrachm - Apodakos

€1.00
IssuerCharacene, Kingdom of
Year109 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.06 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#1, Alram#495
Obverse descriptionHead of Apodakos right, diademed.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHerakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, resting left arm on seat, holding with right hand a club resting on his right knee; flanked by lettering downwards, monogram in left field, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΠΟΔΑΚΟΥ ΔΙ ΓΣ
(Translation: King Apodakos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-109)  - -
Catalog ID2009334850
Comments