Byzantion Tetradrachm - Athanaeon, -240 – -220
Information
Country
Byzantion
Byzantion
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-240 – -220
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.91
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Byzantion. Issued from -240 to -220. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 13.91 g.
- Obverse
- Veiled head head of Demeter to right, wearing simple grain wreath.
- Reverse
- Poseidon, draped from the waist, seated to right on a pile of stones, holding an aphlaston in his outstretched right hand and his trident over his left shoulder with his left; in the field to right, monogram of ΠΥ; in the field to left, monogram; in the exergue, magistrate name.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (240 BC - 220 BC) | — |
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