Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient)

Tetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 430 BC - 420 BC obverse imageTetradrachm, Greece (ancient), 430 BC - 420 BC reverse image
Tetradrachm coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Greece (ancient) flagGreece (ancient)
  • Years of Minting:
    430 BC - 420 BC
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Selinus, Sicily, Italy
Tetradrachm Reference Price

Reference Price

$9.29

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Tetradrachm Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The young river-god Selinos, diademed and naked to waist, standing left and holding a branch in left hand while sacrificing out of patera in right over altar, in front of which cock; in right field, bull standing left on pedestal. Above, selinon leaf.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Slow quadriga driven right by Artemis, holding reins in both hands; beside her, Apollo shooting arrow from bow; in exergue, barley grain.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Tetradrachm Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

ΣEΛINONT – IO – N

Tetradrachm Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver

Size

Tetradrachm sizes
  • Weight:17.04 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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