Tetradrachm

€297,047.00
IssuerEphesos
Year131 BC - 68 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight12.6 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG von Aulock#7847, GCV#4389
Obverse descriptionSerpent atop cistica mystica, surrounded by ivy wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDate and city name to left; bow and bow case entwined by serpents and cornucopia above at centre; torch at right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΝΔ ΕΦΕ
Edge
MintΕΦΕ
Ephesus, Ionia, modern-day
Selçuk, Turkey
Mintage-131 ΕΦΕ - Date Δ (Year 4) -
-128 ΕΦΕ - Date Z (Year 7) -
-114 ΕΦΕ - Date KA (Year 21) -
-110 ΕΦΕ - Date KE (Year 25) -
-101 ΕΦΕ - Date ΝΔ (Year 54?) -
-68 ΕΦΕ - Date ΞΕ (Year 68/67 BC) -
Catalog ID7517971860
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