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© London Coin Galleries with Heritage Auctions UK
Æ13 - Timocharis 400 BC - 380 BC
| Bronze | 2.38 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Marion (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 380 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.38 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#125902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt above alphabetical and Cyprosyllabic inscription and below alphabetical inscription.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑ
ΜΑΡΙΕΥΣ
Translation:
King
Marion
Comment
The denominations of the bronze coinage of the kingdoms of Cyprus are unknown to numismatists and thus are only referred to as AE, with the diameter after it. According to Sear (GCV, Vol.2, 2017), as the lower silver denominations were difficult to use due to their too small size, it is believed these bronze coins were used as tokens to replace them and making everyday transactions easier. The weight variations of them also suggests that the weight of the AE coinage was not as precisely controlled.BMC Greek Vol.24 Pl.XX.18
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ13 - Timocharis (400 BC - 380 BC) from Marion (Cyprus (ancient)) made of Bronze weighing 2.38 g is that it features an image of a mythical creature called a "satyr" on one side, and an image of the goddess Aphrodite on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Timocharis, who was a ruler of the ancient city-state of Marion on the island of Cyprus. The coin's design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable artifact for historians and collectors interested in ancient numismatics.
