Marathos Tetradrachm, -230 – -229

Imitation of Tetradrachm of Alexander III

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Marathos Marathos
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -230 – -229
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 16.79
Diameter (mm) 26.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Marathos. Issued from -230 to -229. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 16.79 g.

Obverse
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, civic monogram above palm tree; date (in Phoenician) in exergue.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (230 BC - 229 BC)  Aramaic year 30

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