Athens Tetradrachm, -454 – -320
Information
Country
Athens
Athens
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-454 – -320
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.04
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Athens. Issued from -454 to -320. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.04 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with olive leaves and spirai palmette.
- Reverse
- Owl standing right with head facing; behind, olive sprig and crescent; before, AΘE ; all within incuse square. (of the Athenians)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (350 BC - 320 BC) | — | — | — | — | — | Oriental imitation | 8% | |
| ND (454 BC - 404 BC) | — | € 460,00 | € 750,00 | € 1100,00 | € 1400,00 | All these coins were minted in Athens. There are various styles of engravings, more or less archaic depending on the era. | 91% |
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