Olynthos Tetradrachm, -500 – -450
Information
Country
Olynthos
Olynthos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-500 – -450
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
17.3
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Olynthos. Issued from -500 to -450. Struck in Silver. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 17.3 g.
- Obverse
- Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left, driving slow quadriga right and a large pellet above
- Reverse
- Eagle flying left within incuse square at center of larger, diagonally divided, incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (500 BC - 450 BC) | — |
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