Samos Tetradrachm - Peirandrides, -400 – -366
Information
Country
Samos
Samos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-400 – -366
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
15.27
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Samos. Issued from -400 to -366. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 15.27 g.
- Obverse
- Lion's scalp splayed out and viewed from above.
- Reverse
- Forepart of bull facing right, bridled, olive-branch behind, magistrate name above, monogram below, all within incuse square. (Peirandrides)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 366 BC) | — |
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