Metapontion Tetrobol, -280 – -279
Information
Country
Metapontion
Metapontion
Currency
Drachm
(540 – 200)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Tetrobol
Year
-280 – -279
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.33
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Tetrobol from Metapontion. Issued from -280 to -279. Struck in Gold. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.33 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone on the bowl; behind crest, Θ.
- Reverse
- Two seven-grained barley ears with leaves to left and right; above leaf to left, ant; above leaf to right, locust.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 279 BC) | — |
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