© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ - Eukrates 100 BC - 30 BC
| Bronze | 6.43 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kos (Carian Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 30 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.43 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lyre within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΩΙΩΝ ΕΥΚΡΑΤ
Comment
BMC Caria, p. 211, 176.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Eukrates, who was a local king of Kos during the 1st century BC. The coin's design is notable for its high level of detail and artistic quality, which was unusual for coins of that time period. The coin's weight of 6.43 grams is also significant, as it suggests that it was a widely used denomination in the ancient Greek world.