Tetradrachm shell

€1.00
IssuerKyzikos
Year340 BC - 300 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (500-27BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.69 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Von Fritze#24 , BMC Greek#134
Obverse descriptionHead of Kore Soteira left with her hair tied up in a sakkos, ears of grain, and an earring.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ
Reverse descriptionHead of a lion to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; behind, shell.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringKYZIKHNΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 300 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5776507720
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