Tetradrachm - Pharnabazus

€1.00
IssuerKyzikos
Year398 BC - 395 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (500-27BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.22 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG France#395 Aulock, Kraay&Hirm#718 Copenhagen, ACGC#951
Obverse descriptionHead of Pharnabazus right, wearing satrapal cap tied below his chin, and diadem; ΦAP-N-A-BA around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΦAP N A BA
Reverse descriptionOrnate ship’s prow left, decorated with a griffin and prophylactic eye; before and after, two dolphins downward; below, tunny left; all within shallow incuse circle.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (398 BC - 395 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9881739000
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