Kyrene Tetradrachm, 520
Information
Country
Kyrene
Kyrene
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
520
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kyrene. Issued in 520. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.2 g.
- Obverse
- The city-goddess Cyrene, wearing stephane and a long chiton, seated left on diphros, her right hand reaching out to a plant of silphium; behind, silphium fruit.
- Reverse
- Head of Zeus Ammon right, within incuse square with dotted rim.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-520) | — |
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