Maroneia Tetradrachm, -189 – -45
Information
Country
Maroneia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-189 – -45
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.13
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Maroneia. Issued from -189 to -45. Struck in Silver. Measures 33 mm and weighs 15.13 g.
- Obverse
- Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing taenia and ivy wreath, and with his hair partially knotted into a queue and partially falling down the back of his neck.
- Reverse
- Dionysos, nude, standing to left with cloak over his left arm, holding bunch of grapes in his right hand and narthex stalks in his left; at his feet to left, monogram of ΠΟ; and to right, ΛΕ.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (189 BC - 45 BC) | — |
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