Tetrobol

Features

Issuer Kyrene (Kyrenaica)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 308 BC - 277 BC
Value Gold Tetrobol (8)
Currency Drachm
Composition Gold
Weight 2.87 g
Diameter 12.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
181486
References BMC Greek# 210
Reginald Stuart Poole; 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum / Volume 2. Sicily. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 26 more volumes.

Obverse

Horseman riding slowly to left, his petasos hanging down behind his neck. In field to right, eight-pointed star.

Reverse

Silphium and to the left, monogram of ΕΠ.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
KY PA
ΕΠ

Mint

Cyrene, Cyrenaica, Libya

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetrobol
Nomos AG
Auction 12
Lot 125
Internet Archive
22 May 2016 XF USD 4056.89
(CHF 3600.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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