Kingdom of Characene Æ Tetradrachm - Attambelos I, 40
Information
Country
Kingdom of Characene
Kingdom of Characene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
40
Ruler
Attambelos I
(-47–-25)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.75
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Characene. Issued in 40. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 13.75 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Attambelos I to right, diademed, bearded.
- 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. (Basileos Attambeloi Soteros Kaisar Euergetou.King Attambelos the savior, the benefactor caesar.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-40) | — | ΒΟΣ |
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