Paphos Tetradrachm - Nicocles, -325 – -317
In the name of Alexander III
Information
Country
Paphos
Paphos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-325 – -317
Ruler
Nicocles (Νικοκλῆς)
(-325–-306)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.04
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Paphos. Issued from -325 to -317. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.04 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Heracles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; on lion's mane, NIKOKΛEOYΣ. (Nicocles)
- Reverse
- Zeus Seated left; holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left; in left field, monogram, and below the throne, laurel sprig.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (325 BC - 317 BC) | — |
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