Pergamon Tetradrachm - Philetaerus, -268 – -261
Information
Country
Pergamon
Pergamon
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-268 – -261
Ruler
Philetaerus (Φιλέταιρος)
(-276–-263)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.96
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Pergamon. Issued from -268 to -261. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 16.96 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Seleucus I right, wearing taenia.
- Reverse
- Athena enthroned left, resting right hand on grounded shield before her, transverse spear propped against left shoulder, throne back ornamented.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (268 BC - 261 BC) | — | SC 309.4a; monogram of Α and Ο | ||
| ND (268 BC - 261 BC) | — | SC 309.4b; monogram of Π and Α |
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