Æ11 - Ottalos (375 BC - 360 BC) front Æ11 - Ottalos (375 BC - 360 BC) back
Æ11 - Ottalos (375 BC - 360 BC) photo
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Æ11 - Ottalos 375 BC - 360 BC

 
Bronze 1.88 g 11.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Erythrai (Ionia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
375 BC - 360 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.88 g
Diameter
11.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#192410
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Club left above quiver right

Script: Greek

Lettering: EPY ΟΤΤΑΛΟΣ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Æ11 - Ottalos coin from Erythrai (Ionia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes III, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of a griffin and a stag. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the ancient world, where different civilizations interacted and influenced each other.