Satrapy of Ionia Tetradrachm - temp. Artaxerxes III / Darius III, -350 – -333
Information
Country
Satrapy of Ionia
Satrapy of Ionia
Currency
Drachm
(550 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-350 – -333
Rulers
Artaxerxes III Ochus
(-358–-338)
, Darius III Codomannus
(-336–-330)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.21
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Satrapy of Ionia. Issued from -350 to -333. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 15.21 g.
- Obverse
- Persian king, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left
- Reverse
- Incuse rectangle, containing pattern possibly depicting relief map of the hinterland of Ephesos
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (336 BC - 334 BC) | — | under the Persian General Memnon | ||
| ND (350 BC - 333 BC) | — | |||
| ND (350 BC - 333 BC) | — | ΠΥΘΑΓΟΡΗ[Σ] | ||
| ND (350 BC - 333 BC) | — | ΠΥΘΑΓΟΡΗΣ |
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