© Rhuank
© Rhuank
Æ10 400 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.3 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa - Ptolemais (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Amphora; grape bunch above, kerykeion to left, grain ear to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Λ Α Ρ Ι
Translation: Larissa
Comment
While commonly attributed to Lebedos in Ionia, this has been rejected by some on the basis of style, types, and provenance. L. Robert places them at Larissa in Troas.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a horseman on one side and a helmeted head of Athena on the other, signifying the importance of warfare and wisdom in ancient Greek culture.
