Tetradrachm

A tetradrachm commemorating the battle of Cos, 253 BC. Obverse: Head of Neptune, hair bound with seaweed (right). Reverse: Apollo, nude, holding a bow in his right hand, seated on the prow of a war-galley. Greek inscription. Mint mark and M (below). Celebrates the victory of Antigonus Gonatas, King of Macedon, over the Egyptian fleet.

Object Details

ID: MEC0162
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Coin - tetradrachm
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Battle of Cos, 260BC
Date made: 253 BC
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm