Tetradrachm

€2.00
IssuerKibyra (Phrygia)
Year166 BC - 84 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyCistophoric drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight11.02 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#1 , Bement#1571 , Weber#7056
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of the hero Kibyrus (?) right, with helmet and spear over shoulder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHelmeted and cuirassed horseman holding spear & shield, charging right; above pilei of the Dioskuri.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΙΛ ΜΑ Β ΚΙΒΥΡΑΤΩΝ ΜΟ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (166 BC - 84 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8840339050
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