Tetrobol - Molpagores

Features

Issuer Abdera (Thrace)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 360 BC - 350 BC
Value Tetrobol (⅔)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.58 g
Diameter 14.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
170597
References May, Abdera# 418,
J. M. F. May, Colin M. Kraay (editor), G. K. Jenkins (editor); 1966. The coinage of Abdera (540-345 B.C.). Royal Numismatic Society, London.
SNG Copenhagen# 332
Niels Breitenstein, Willy Schwabacher; 1942. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Coins and Medals. Danish National Museum / Volume 1. Italy, Part 1 : Etruria - Campania. Einar Munksgaard, Copenhagen, Denmark.
And 43 more volumes.

Obverse

Griffin springing left.

Reverse

Wreathed head of Dionysos left within linear frame.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΟΛ ΠΑ ΓΟΡ ΗΣ

Mint

Abdera, Thrace, modern-day Avdira, Greece

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetrobol - Molpagores
CNG
Electronic Auction 257
Lot 28
Internet Archive
8 Jun 2011 VF USD 190.00
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