Æ15 (280 BC - 190 BC) front Æ15 (280 BC - 190 BC) back
Æ15 (280 BC - 190 BC) photo
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Æ15 280 BC - 190 BC

 
Bronze 2.37 g 15.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Hephaistia (Thracian Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 190 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.37 g
Diameter
15.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#147211
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Grape bunch hanging from vine branch on thyrsos

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Hephaestus, who was revered as the patron deity of the island of Hephaistia.