Athens Tetradrachm, -500 – -480

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Athens Athens
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -500 – -480
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 16.9
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Athens. Issued from -500 to -480. Struck in Silver. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 16.9 g.

Obverse
Head of Athena right, wearing round earring and crested Attic helmet decorated with tiny spiral on the bowl
Reverse
Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig to left, AΘE to right. All within incuse square

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (500 BC - 480 BC) 

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