Tetradrachm male head

€1.00
IssuerKyzikos (Mysia)
Year390 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (500-27BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight15.24 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Von Fritze#23 cf. , CN type#2156
Obverse descriptionHead of Kore to left, wearing grain wreath, pendant earring, simple necklace and sphendone covered by a veil.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ
Reverse descriptionLion’s head to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; to right, male head to the left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΥ ΞΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (390 BC - 340 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4110669790
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