Tetradrachm

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IssuerKyzikos
Year390 BC - 341 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (500-27BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight15.21 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Von Fritze#23, SNG Copenhagen#53, SNG France#400, SNG von Aulock#7339
Obverse descriptionHead of Kore Soteira facing left, wearing sphendone covered by a veil, with two grain-ears above her forehead, single pendant earring and necklace.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ
Reverse descriptionLion’s head to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; to right, oinochoe vase.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΥ ΞΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (390 BC - 341 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6297581520
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