Tetradrachm - Tiraios II

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IssuerCharacene, Kingdom of
Year68 BC - 48 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight13.68 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#1
Obverse descriptionHead of Tiraios II right, diademed, bearded, hair in curls; dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHerakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, holding with right hand a club set on his right knee flanked vertically by lettering, a monogram before his head, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΤΙΡΑΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΙΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΗΣ ΛΞΣ
(Translation: King Tiraios, saviour and benefactor)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-68)  - ΔΜΣ -
ND (-53)  - ΘΝΣ -
ND (-48)  - ΔΞΣ -
Catalog ID3014183760
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