Tetradrachm

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IssuerCaria, Achaemenid Satrapy of
Year350 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyChian-Rhodian drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight15.33 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Online#1408 Ashmolean
Obverse descriptionPersian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, drawing bow; Aramaic `ṣ` to left, two Aramaic `ayin` to right.
Obverse scriptAramaic
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionSatrap galloping right, holding spear; above, star; dotted border.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (350 BC - 340 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5992577270
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