tetradrachm

noun

tet·​ra·​drachm ˈte-trə-ˌdram How to pronounce tetradrachm (audio)
variants or tetradrachma or tetradrachmon
: an ancient Greek silver coin worth four drachmas

Word History

Etymology

Greek tetradrachmon, from tetra- + drachmē drachma

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tetradrachm was circa 1580

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“Tetradrachm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetradrachm. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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