Kings of Bithynia Tetradrachm - Nikomedes I, -280 – -250
Information
Country
Kings of Bithynia
Kings of Bithynia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-280 – -250
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.91
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Bithynia. Issued from -280 to -250. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 16.91 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Nikomedes I to right
- Reverse
- Warrior goddess (perhaps Bendis) seated on boulder to left, wearing short tunic and holding two spears with her upraised right hand and sword in scabbard with her left. Leaning against the boulder below her left arm, highly decorated shield, behind her, dead tree branch, to left in inner field, monogram of ΙΔ and at far left, Nike striding left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 250 BC) | — |
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