Tetradrachm helmet

€1.00
IssuerKyzikos (Mysia)
Year340 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (500-27BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight15.17 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Von Fritze#24 , CN type#21562 , Traité II#2812
Obverse descriptionHead of Kore Soteira in corn wreath and stephane with cloth wrapped around head, left, wearing earring and necklace.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ
Reverse descriptionHead of lion, left, with open jaws and visible tongue; below, tuna fish; right, crested helmet, left; all in circular incuse.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΥΞΙΚΗΝΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6404046310
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