tetradrachm Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tet"ra*drachm, Tet`ra*drach"ma noun (Also<
  • Tetradrachm
  • Tetradrachma
)
Etymology
NL. tetradrachma, fr. Gr. (see Tetra-) + drachm, drachma.
Definitions
  1. 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 1913