© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Æ 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 12.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Soloi (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#389227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aphrodite, wearing mural crown, seated right on bull she holds by the horns; in right field, owl and above, monograms.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΟΛΕΩΝ
Translation: Soloi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Heracles (Hercules) wearing a lion's skin, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo holding a lyre, surrounded by a Persian-style legend in Aramaic script. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the rich cultural diversity of the ancient city of Soloi, which was located in the Cilicia region of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).
