Tetrobol

€384,826.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year280 BC - 279 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Tetrobol (8)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionGold
Weight3.33 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1631
Obverse descriptionBearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone on the bowl; behind crest, Θ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΛEYKIΠΠOΣ Θ
Reverse descriptionTwo seven-grained barley ears with leaves to left and right; above leaf to left, ant; above leaf to right, locust.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (280 BC - 279 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2330478930
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