Abdera Tetradrachm - Philados, -411 – -385
Information
Country
Abdera
Abdera
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-411 – -385
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
13.06
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Abdera. Issued from -411 to -385. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 13.06 g.
- Obverse
- Griffin seated to left, his right forepaw raised and his wings slightly spread; to left, cicada seen from above.
- Reverse
- Herakles seated half-left, on rock covered by a lion's skin, his torso facing; holding club resting on the ground with his right hand and resting his left on the rock below; all within shallow incuse square.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (411 BC - 385 BC) | — |
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