Tetradrachm

Issuer Teos (Ionia)
Year 165 BC - 140 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.67 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
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Obverse description Head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy leaves and flower in rolled hair from which a spiral lock falls on neck and shoulders.
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Reverse description Draped statue of Apollo standing to left, naked to hips with himation end over left arm, extending kantharos in his left hand and holding thyrsos with right; to right, high pedestal surmounted by a small figure of Marsyas, standing to right holding wineskin; in left field, monogram.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΤΗΙΩΝ
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Mint
Mintage ND (165 BC - 140 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6252847400
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