Tetradrachm E ΓΟΡΤΥΝ

€2.00
IssuerGortyn (Cyrenaica and Crete)
Year44 BC - 27 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight14.75 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) I#902 , SvoronosCr#191
Obverse descriptionHelmeted head of Roma right, elephant head on the helmet.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΡΩΜΑΣ ΚΑ
(Translation: Roma, Ca(ecilius))
Reverse descriptionArtemis Ephesia; in the field, bee and elephant head, prow in field; all in wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringE ΓΟΡΤΥΝ
(Translation: E Gortyn)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (44 BC - 27 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4872916890
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