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Webster 1913 Edition


Tetradrachma

{

Tet′ra-drachm

, ‖

Tetˊra-drach′ma

, }
Noun.
[NL.
tetradrachma
, fr. Gr.
τετράδραχμον
;
τέτρα-
(see
Tetra-
) +
δραχμή
drachm, drachma.]
A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, of the value of four drachms.
The Attic
tetradrachm
was equal to 3s. 3d. sterling, or about 76 cents.

Webster 1828 Edition


Tetradrachma

TETRADRACH'MA

,
Noun.
[Gr.] In ancient coinage, a silver coin worth four drachmas, 3s.sterling, or 66 2/3 cents; the drachma being estimated at 9d. sterling, or 16 2/3 cents.

Definition 2024


tetradrachma

tetradrachma

English

Noun

tetradrachma (plural tetradrachmas)

  1. Alternative form of tetradrachm