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Æ12 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 2.09 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Aegae (Aeolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#376999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
AIΓAE, Forepart of goat standing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AIΓAE
Translation: Aegae
Comment
Similar coin:Interesting fact
The Aegae (Aeolis) coin Æ12 from 200 BC - 100 BC is notable for its unique design, featuring a stylized head of a mythical creature, possibly a Griffin, on the obverse (front side), and a quadripartite scroll on the reverse (back side). This design is unlike other coins from the same time period and region, which often featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The use of a mythical creature on this coin may indicate that the people of Aegae had a strong cultural or religious connection to the creature, or that it held some sort of symbolic significance for them.
