Tetradrachm of Athens
Tetradrachm of Athens
Place of OriginAthens, Greece
Date336-279 BCE
DimensionsMax L: 21.41 mm (2.1 cm); H: 6.59 mm (0.7 cm); Weight: 16.92 grams
MediumSilver.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of the Popplestone Family
Object number
2006.116
Not on View
DescriptionObverse: Head of Athena, facing right
Reverse: Owl.
229-197 BCE
550-480 BCE
550-480 BCE
321-281 BCE
Ptolemaic Dynasty, 305-283 BCE
about 305-285 BCE
about 305-285 BCE
about 320-319 BCE
about 413-399 BCE
about 333 BCE
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