Tetradrachm kantharos

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IssuerKyzikos (Mysia)
Year340 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyChian-Rhodian drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight14.9 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Silber#24 cf. type
Obverse descriptionHead of Kore Soteira to left, two grain ears in hair, wearing sphendone covered with veil, single-pendant earring and necklace.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ
Reverse descriptionHead of a lion to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; behind, kantharos.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΥΞΙΚΗΝΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7651047310
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