Kingdom of Characene Æ Tetradrachm - Attambelos IV, 53 – 56
Information
Country
Kingdom of Characene
Kingdom of Characene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
53 – 56
Ruler
Attambelos IV
(54–64)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Characene. Issued from 53 to 56. Struck in Bronze. Measures 0 mm and weighs 15.3 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Attambelos IV to right, diademed, no beard; countermark on the neck.
- 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 (Dobbins# 1) before his head, letter below right arm (Dobbins# 3), date in exergue generally illegible. (King Attambelos, the savior and benefactor.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (53-56) | — |
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