Tetradrachm

€2.00
IssuerRash Melqart
Year330 BC - 305 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight17.1 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 2#741 Fitzwilliam, 1600 Lockett#744 , BostonMFA#271 , Jenkins P1#37-48 , McClean#3051
Obverse descriptionCrowned double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest.
Obverse scriptPhoenician
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCross pattée and fleury.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering✠ CRVCEM : TVAM : ADORAMVS :
EdgePlain
MintCasale (modern-day Casale Monferrato), Italy
Mintage
Catalog ID7190010810
CommentsThis coin is an imitation of the Liard of Mary, princess of Dombes.