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Æ13 in the name of Philetairos 159 BC - 138 BC
| Bronze | 3.3 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Pergamon (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159 BC - 138 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Coiled serpent, monogram to left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦIΛETAIΡOY
Translation: Philetairos
Comment
This coin struck under King Attalos II in memory of Philetairos.https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=5240596
From wikipedia: With the exception of Eumenes II, all future Attalid rulers depicted the bust of Philetaerus on their coins (or name for small denominations), paying tribute to the founder of their dynasty. Philetairos was the founder of the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon in Anatolia.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of Philetairos, the founder of the Attalid dynasty, on one side, and a seated image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Pergamon was an independent kingdom, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design reflects the blending of Greek and Persian influences, which was a characteristic of the Attalid dynasty.
