Tetradrachm

€185,497.00
IssuerAkanthos
Year470 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.22 g
Dimensions27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Desneux#1-92, de Luynes#1535, SILVER#7941, HGC 3.1#385 Spencer-Church, SNG ANS 7#10, BostonMFA#516 Lockett
Obverse descriptionLion to right, attacking bull, collapsing to left with head raised. Above, Α and below, in exergue, floral ornament
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionQuadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-470)  - -
Catalog ID4908885080
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