Æ11 (350 BC - 300 BC) front Æ11 (350 BC - 300 BC) back
Æ11 (350 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Æ11 350 BC - 300 BC

 
Bronze 0.84 g 11.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Atarnios (Mysia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 300 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
0.84 g
Diameter
11.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#181652
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Forepart of horse right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ATAP

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and letters that provide insight into the culture and beliefs of the people who created it. The obverse side of the coin depicts a helmeted head of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, while the reverse side shows a winged horse, known as a Pegasus, and the letters "ATAR". These symbols suggest that the coin was minted in the city of Atarnios, which was located in the region of Mysia, and that it was used as a form of currency during the 4th century BC. Additionally, the coin's design may have been influenced by the artistic styles of nearby civilizations, such as the Lydians and the Persians, making it a valuable artifact for studying the cultural exchange and trade networks of the ancient world.