Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria Tetradrachm - Mausolus, -377 – -370
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Information
Country
Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria
Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria
Currency
Drachm
(550 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-377 – -370
Ruler
Mausolus (Μαύσωλος)
(-377–-353)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.04
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Achaemenid Satrapy of Caria. Issued from -377 to -370. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 15.04 g.
- Obverse
- The Great King as an archer crowned with kidaris, standing right, shooting an arrow; groundline.
- Reverse
- Zeus Labraundos standing right, laureate with hair in a long plait, wearing chiton and himation wrapped around the left arm, and holding long spear pointing downward in left hand, and labrys resting on shoulder in right; groundline.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (377 BC - 370 BC) | — |
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