Æ12 (400 BC - 300 BC) front Æ12 (400 BC - 300 BC) back
Æ12 (400 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Æ12 400 BC - 300 BC

 
Bronze 1.83 g 12.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kos (Carian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 300 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.83 g
Diameter
12.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#152622
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crab in the middle and below, a club to the right

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be the Greek god Apollo, while the reverse (back) side depicts a lyre, which was a symbol of music and poetry in ancient Greek culture.