Tetradrachm - Anonymous Silver; 1 Crescent

Features

Issuer	Lihyanite Kingdom (Northern Arabia)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	200 BC - 24 BC
Value	Tetradrachm (4)
Currency	Drachm (552 – 24 BC)
Composition	Silver
Weight	14.5 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 489970
References	Huth# 39 Martin Huth; 2010. Coinage of the Caravan Kingdoms / Volume 25: Ancient Arabian Coins from the Collection of Martin Huth. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States.

Obverse

Stylized helmeted bust of Athena right, one crescent on cheek below eye.

Reverse

Owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig to left, Greek lettering on right

Script: Greek

Lettering: AΘE

Comments

Imitating design of Athenian tetradrachm. Weight is variable (11-16 gr.)

The type with two crescents on the cheek is listed separately (see link).

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (200 BC - 24 BC)

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