Tetrobol
Phaselis • Tetrobol • Silver • 411 BC
- Denomination
- Tetrobol
- Issuer
- Phaselis
- Struck
- 411 BC
- Composition
- Silver
- Currency
- Drachm
- Weight
- 2.83 g
- Catalog refs
- Heipp-Tamer 73 · Müseler Lycia IX, 12
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Where it came from
The tetrobol of Phaselis, minted around 411 BCE, hails from a coastal city in Lycia known for its strategic position as a naval and commercial hub. During this period, Phaselis functioned as a member of the Athenian-led Delian League, and its coinage reflects a transition toward standardized systems while maintaining localized iconographic traditions. The use of the galley prow on the obverse and the stern on the reverse emphasizes the city's identity as a maritime power reliant on Mediterranean trade.
The design of these silver coins is characterized by a high degree of craftsmanship typical of the classical period. The prow and stern imagery was intended to serve as a clear emblem of the city's naval strength and its role as a pivotal link in shipping lanes. Contemporary numismatists recognize these coins for their distinct stylistic consistency, which allowed them to circulate reliably among both local merchants and foreign traders throughout the region.
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