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TETRADRACHM
Etymology
Noun
tetradrachm (plural tetradrachms)
(historical) A silver coin in Ancient Greece, equivalent to four drachms.
Source: Wiktionary
Tet"ra*drachm, Tet`ra*drach"ma, n. Etym: [NL. tetradrachma, fr. Gr. Tetra-) +
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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