tetrobolon

/tɛtrəˈbɒlən/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete unit of currency.

“The museum had a collection of ancient coins, including a tetrobolon from the 3rd century BC.”

2. noun

A four-drachma coin issued in ancient Greece.

“The historian studied the tetrobolon, which was a significant find in the excavation.”

Synonyms

  • drachma
  • obol

Antonyms

  • dollar
  • euro