Akanthos Tetradrachm, -470 – -430
Information
Country
Akanthos
Akanthos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-470 – -430
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
17.18
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Akanthos. Issued from -470 to -430. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.18 g.
- Obverse
- Lion to right, leaping upon and attacking bull with head up to left; in exergue, fish to left.
- Reverse
- AKANΘION in shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated. (Akanthos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (470 BC - 430 BC) | — | € 14000,00 |
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