Æ - Deiotarus (62 BC - 40 BC) front Æ - Deiotarus (62 BC - 40 BC) back
Æ - Deiotarus (62 BC - 40 BC) photo
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Æ - Deiotarus 62 BC - 40 BC

 
Bronze 6.2 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Galatia
King
Deiotarus of Galatia (64 BC - 40 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
62 BC - 40 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#433500
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large monogram and Galatian shield.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ - Deiotarus (62 BC - 40 BC) from Kings of Galatia made of Bronze weighing 6.2 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Deiotarus, the king of Galatia, with a distinctly Celtic-style mustache and haircut, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of a satyr and a nymph. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during that time period.