Tenedos Didrachm, -550 – -490
Information
Country
Tenedos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-550 – -490
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
8.94
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Tenedos. Issued from -550 to -490. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.94 g.
- Obverse
- Janiform head: on the left, bearded male face to left and on the right, female face to right. Both have archaic, almond-shaped facing eyes, both wear a stephane, both share a disc earring with a rosette pattern and a double-curved pendant and there is a necklace of pearls
- Reverse
- Helmeted and bearded male head to left, wearing pearl necklace. Above to left, inscription and all within incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (550 BC - 490 BC) | — |
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