Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting an Eagle
Ancient Greek
-472–-413
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
Greeksilveranimalseaglecoininorganic materialcrabsancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)ancientmetal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts an eagle standing with wings closed. The back (reverse) depicts a crab.
