Tetradrachm

Features

Issuer Barke (Kyrenaica)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 400 BC - 331 BC
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 12.85 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number N#367220
References GCV# 6391, BMC Greek# 33

Obverse

Three silphium plants arranged star-wise; owl, chameleon and jerboa in angles.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BAPKAION

Reverse

Head of Zeus Ammon facing.

Script: Greek

Lettering: AKE ΣIOΣ

Mint

Barce, Cyrenaica, Libya