Tetradrachm - Sokrates

€1.00
IssuerChios (Ionia)
Year375 BC - 350 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight15.27 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Pixodarus#28-31 , HGC 6#1116
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated left, to the left, a grape bunch above an amphora.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionQuadripartite incuse square with vertical striations within each quarter; name of the magistrate across central horizontal band.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΩKPATHΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (375 BC - 350 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9908021700
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