Kingdom of Characene Tetradrachm - Tiraios II, -68 – -48

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Characene Kingdom of Characene
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -68 – -48
Ruler Tiraios II (-79–-48)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 13.68
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Characene. Issued from -68 to -48. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 13.68 g.

Obverse
Head of Tiraios II right, diademed, bearded, hair in curls; dotted border.
Reverse
Herakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, holding with right hand a club set on his right knee flanked vertically by lettering, a monogram before his head, date in exergue. (King Tiraios, saviour and benefactor)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (-68)  — ΔΜΣ
ND (-53)  — ΘΝΣ
ND (-48)  — ΔΞΣ

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