Kyrene Tetradrachm - Libystratos, -435 – -331
Information
Country
Kyrene
Kyrene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-435 – -331
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.05
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kyrene. Issued from -435 to -331. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 13.05 g.
- Obverse
- Silphium plant with two pair of leaves and fruits, and with two small silphium sprigs growing out of the stem below.
- Reverse
- Bearded head of Zeus Ammon to left, wearing a diadem from which rises an uraeus-like ornament, and ram's horn over his ear; behind, laurel spray with two leaves.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (435 BC - 331 BC) | — |
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