Tetradrachm - Melanippo

€387,580.00
IssuerAbdera
Year450 BC - 425 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight14.82 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) May#, Abdera#161-162, AMNG II#55, Jameson#1033, Mionnet 1#365.5, Weber#2373
Obverse descriptionGriffin springing left; above, cantharus.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionMagistrate name around raised quadripartite incuse square. All within shallow incuse square.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringEΠI MEΛA – NIΠ – ΠO
Edge
Mint
MintageND (450 BC - 425 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8589583000
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