Tetrobol

Issuer Metapontion
Year 280 BC - 279 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Gold Tetrobol (8)
Currency Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.33 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1631
Obverse description Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone on the bowl; behind crest, Θ.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΛEYKIΠΠOΣ Θ
Reverse description Two seven-grained barley ears with leaves to left and right; above leaf to left, ant; above leaf to right, locust.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering META
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (280 BC - 279 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2330478930
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