tetradrachma (Meaning)
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tetradrachma (n.)
A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, of the value of four drachms.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tetradrachma
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tetradrachma Sentence Examples
- The silver tetradrachma was the primary currency of ancient Athens.
- A tetradrachma was worth four drachmas, the basic unit of monetary exchange.
- The iconic image of Athena on the obverse of the Athenian tetradrachma became a symbol of the city-state's power.
- Alexander the Great minted tetradrachmas featuring his image, which were widely circulated throughout his vast empire.
- The tetradrachma became a standard of value in the Hellenistic world, facilitating trade and commerce.
- The silver reserves used to produce tetradrachmas played a vital role in Athens's economic stability.
- Scholars have used the minting of tetradrachmas to date archaeological sites and study the history of coinage.
- The high quality of Athenian tetradrachmas made them a sought-after form of currency outside of Greece.
- Tetradrachmas found in hoards and shipwrecks provide valuable insights into the monetary systems of antiquity.
- The legacy of the tetradrachma continues in modern numismatics, where it is prized by collectors as a symbol of ancient Greek financial prowess.
FAQs About the word tetradrachma
A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, of the value of four drachms.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The silver tetradrachma was the primary currency of ancient Athens.
A tetradrachma was worth four drachmas, the basic unit of monetary exchange.
The iconic image of Athena on the obverse of the Athenian tetradrachma became a symbol of the city-state's power.
Alexander the Great minted tetradrachmas featuring his image, which were widely circulated throughout his vast empire.
