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© British Museum
Æ ΚΡΑΣ 73 BC - 53 BC
| Bronze | 13.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Ptolemais (Crete) (Cyrenaica and Crete) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 73 BC - 53 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#418162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crocodile, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΡΑΣ
Comment
Magistrate: Marcus Licinius Crassus.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Ptolemy XII Auletes, the ruler of Cyrenaica and Crete, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Aphrodite on the other. Aphrodite was an important deity in ancient Cyrenaica, and her inclusion on the coin highlights the cultural and religious ties between Cyrenaica and Crete during this time period.