© Aquistapace
© Aquistapace
Æ13 261 BC - 227 BC
| Bronze | 1.6 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandreia (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 261 BC - 227 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#301106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse grazing right, wreath bellow, grain ear beneath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕ
Translation: "Alexandreia".
Interesting fact
The Æ13 coin from Alexandreia (Troad) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a mythological creature called a "gryphon". The gryphon is a hybrid creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was often associated with strength, courage, and wisdom in ancient Greek mythology. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the power and prestige of the city of Alexandreia, which was an important center of trade and culture in the ancient world.
