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Tetradrachm

Features

Issuer Myrina (Aeolis)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 155 BC - 145 BC
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Attic drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.73 g
Diameter 35 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
453781
References Sacks# 42
Kenneth S. Sacks; 1985. The Wreathed Coins of Aeolian Myrina. American Numismatic Society.
, BMC Greek# 6
British Museum (publisher). A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (28 volumes).
, SNG Fitzwilliam# 4330
Fritz Heichelheim. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Volume IV - The Fitzwilliam Collection. Oxford University Press, London, United Kingdom (8 volumes).
, de Luynes# 2530
Jean Babelon, Louis Ciani (ed.), Jules Florange (ed.). Catalogue de la collection de Luynes - monnaies grecques. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France (4 volumes).

Obverse

Laureate head of Apollo right.

Reverse

Apollo Grynios standing right, holding branch and phiale; three monograms to left, omphalos and amphora at feet; all within laurel wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering: MYPINAIΩN

Mint

Myrina, Aeolis, Turkey

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (155 BC - 145 BC)  Photo $ 580 $ 1600

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Tetradrachm
© British Museum, 1841,B.2671
32 mm16.21 g 12h
BMC Greek (Troas, Aeolis, Lesbos) p. 136, 6
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Picture 1 of the example of Tetradrachm Picture 2 of the example of Tetradrachm
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, ark:/12148/btv1b113176428
16.5 g
de Luynes 2530
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 165
Lot 930
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2025 XF USD 1568.60
(EUR 1351.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Roma Numismatics
Auction 4
Lot 267
Internet Archive
30 Sep 2012 XF USD 772.11
(GBP 575.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 59
Lot 608
Internet Archive
4 Apr 2011 XF USD 1263.70
(CHF 1000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
CNG
Electronic Auction 355
Lot 123
Internet Archive
15 Jul 2015 VF USD 475.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
CNG
Electronic Auction 287
Lot 150
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2012 VF USD 725.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Heritage Auctions
2012 April 25-May 1 World & Ancient Coins CICF Signature Auction- Chicago 3019
Lot 23132
Internet Archive
26 Apr 2012 VF USD 900.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
CNG
Electronic Auction 257
Lot 124
Internet Archive
8 Jun 2011 VF USD 800.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
Künker
Auction 168
Lot 7330
Internet Archive
12 Mar 2010 VF USD 580.53
(EUR 500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm
CNG
Electronic Auction 116
Lot 123
Internet Archive
15 Jun 2005 VF USD 333.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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