Tetradrachm

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IssuerKings of Baktria
Year295 BC - 283 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight15.88 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 9#3 , HGC 12#2
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, wearing earring and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionOwl standing right, head facing; AΘE downward to right; to upper left, prow of galley right above grape bunch on vine with leaf.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAΘE
Edge
Mint
MintageND (295 BC - 283 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4693831710
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