Silver tetartemorion NO LEAF Kolophon, Ionia, c. 480 - 450 B.C.

This tiny tetartemorion (1/3 or 1/4 obol) is also known without a symbol left and with various other symbols. This was the first money to be marked with the denomination of the coin.

Silver tetartemorion, SNG Kayhan 358 ff. var (various symbols, no leaf), VF, Kolophon mint, weight 0.275g, maximum diameter 7.4mm, die axis 270o, c. 480 - 450 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Apollo right; reverse TE (tetartemorion) ligature within incuse square, leaf left; toned. PROFOUNDLY RARE VARIETY.

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