Tetradrachm - Areus I

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IssuerLakedaimon (Lakonia)
Year267 BC - 265 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.91 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Grunauer#1-3
Obverse descriptionHead of Heracles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus seated left on a throne, holding an eagle and a sceptre; below throne, H and in exergue, club right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΕΟΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (267 BC - 265 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1834839160
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