Kingdom of Characene Æ Tetradrachm - Attambelos IV, 53 – 64
Information
Country
Kingdom of Characene
Kingdom of Characene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
53 – 64
Ruler
Attambelos IV
(54–64)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.39
Diameter (mm)
20.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Characene. Issued from 53 to 64. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20.8 mm and weighs 14.39 g.
- Obverse
- Head right, diademed, with full beard; countermark on neck; sometimes a monogram in front of the head.
- Reverse
- Herakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, holding club with right hand; inscriptions downwards on right and left, monogram above arm of Herakles, below arm a letter; date in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (53-64) | — |
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