'Tetradrachma' definitions:

Definition of 'Tetradrachma'

From: GCIDE
  • Tetradrachm \Tet"ra*drachm\, Tetradrachma \Tet`ra*drach"ma\, n. [NL. tetradrachma, fr. Gr. tetra`drachmon; te`tra- (see Tetra-) + drachmh` drachm, drachma.] A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, of the value of four drachms.
  • Note: The Attic tetradrachm was equal to 3s. 3d. sterling, or about 76 cents. [1913 Webster]