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Tetradrachm of "Olynthos", Macedonia

Tetradrachm of "Olynthos", Macedonia

Greek

Obv.: Male charioteer wearing a long chiton, driving four-horse chariot at the walk to r. He is holding the reins in his left hand and a whip (kentron) in his r. In front of him above the horses large pellet in high relief (most likely a mark of value). Double exergue line. Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square.

Silver

Archaic period

Coins